A man who, reportedly, tied up his ex-girlfriend and raped her, appeared before Resident Magistrate Glen Brown in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Friday.

Kemar Smith, 25, of a Ashley Road, Kingston 13 address, is facing rape charges after he, allegedly, held down his ex-girlfriend, tied her hands and feet, used a knife to cut off her pants and raped her.

The court was told that at the time of the incident, Smith and the complainant were involved, but are no longer together.

Smith's lawyer applied for bail on his behalf, telling the court that he had no previous convictions. This plea fell on deaf ears, however, as he was remanded.

He is to return to court on May 5.