A seven-year-old girl has been left in critical condition after reportedly being brutally raped with a metal water pipe in eastern New Delhi, India.

The young girl was reportedly lured to a nearby landfill site by her 21-year-old neighbour, who had promised her chocolate and ten rupees.

The alleged victim reportedly returned home bleeding from her genitals, and was rushed to hospital where she needed urgent surgery.

Horrific: The girl was reportedly lured to a landfill site near her home in eastern New Delhi, India, (pictured) by her 21-year-old neighbour, who raped her with a metal pipe

The 21-year-old was named by the victim, and have since been arrested by local police.

Swati Maliwal, chairwoman of the Delhi Commission for Women, took to Twitter to describe how the young girl had been left in indescribable pain.

'Just met with 7 year old rape survivor who was brutally raped in Seemapuri yesterday by a 22 year old man.

'He took her to a park, inserted water pipe inside her private part & then raped her. Girl is v critical, has bled incessantly & was operated upon. Mom single parent, v poor!

Outrage: Swati Maliwal, chairwoman of the Delhi Commission for Women, took to Twitter to voice her upset over the incident, and vowed to support the young victim

'Cannot describe the pain the little girl was experiencing. Already malnourished, she has a long struggle ahead.

'We are going to support her in her legal fight to ensure death penalty to her culprits. Will file compensation application & shall make all efforts to rehabilitate her.'

Local media reports that the 21-year-old alleged attacker has confessed to carrying out the crime, and he has been denounced by his own family.

His pregnant wife told India Express: 'We used to argue over his alcoholism, but I can't believe he would do this. Police should bring justice to the girl.'