A 44 year old man has been arrested for the rape of a 72-year-old woman in Raa Atoll Angolhitheemu while threatening to kill her, police said.

The incident was reported to police at about 8.30pm last night, according to a police media official.

The woman who was injured in the incident and was treated at the island’s health centre before being released.

Police said the man was arrested at 9.57pm under a court order.

It has been reported that the woman was sexually assaulted while the woman was in her room performing Isha prayer.

Police did not provide further details and said the investigation was continuing.