A youth has been arrested for allegedly attempting rape against a woman in Terathum district, police said on Thursday.

Buddhiman Limbu, 18 faces the charge of attempting an assault on 35-year-old married woman in a public place on March 6.

Area Police Office Basantapur Police Inspector Ganesh Koirala informed that Limbu, a resident of Chatar Village Council-6 in the district, was arrested on Wednesday.

Police said a rape case has been filed against Limbu.