Taupo Police investigating an alleged sexual assault last week have made an arrest.

Detective Sergeant Tony Manunui of the Taupo CIB says a 27 year old local man is appearing in the Taupo District Court today, facing a charge of indecent assault in relation to an alleged sexual assault of a 22 year old woman last Thursday evening.

"Police would like to thank members of the public who provided valuable information to us in recent days."