Man in court over rape of Christchurch teen

A man will appear in court today after a teenager was raped at a suburban Christchurch home.

Police have launched an investigation after the sexual assault in Linwood overnight Tuesday.

Detective Sergeant Geoff Rudduck said police and Victim Support were working with the teenage victim and her immediate family.

"A scene examination of a residential property in Linwood was completed on Wednesday afternoon," he said.

"A number of people have been interviewed as part of the ongoing investigation into this incident."

Police said a 33-year-old man was arrested late last night.

He was due to appear in Christchurch District Court this morning charged with burglary and rape.