Shahjahanpur (UP): A man has been arrested for raping a six-year-old girl in his neighbourhood, police said on Thursday.

According to police officials, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the girl was playing outside her house.

Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar Meena said the girl's neighbor took her to his house and allegedly raped her. When her family members heard her screams and reached the spot, the accused fled.

Later, the accused was arrested and the girl was sent for medical examination, the police officer said, adding that further investigation in the case is underway.