A man, who reportedly held his girlfriend hostage inside their home and had sexual intercourse with her against her will, was taken before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Thursday.

The 27-year-old man, who lives in England, but came here to live with his girlfriend, is facing charges of rape and abduction.

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The court was told that both the complainant and the accused man lived in England. They, however, came to Jamaica and the complainant decided to stay after finding a job.

It is alleged that the accused came to the island to spend time with the complainant, but locked her inside the house and used a kitchen knife to threaten her and prevent her from leaving. The court was told that he forced himself on her on several occasions.

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A lawyer representing the accused told the court that the 25-year-old complainant had found another love interest in Jamaica. The lawyer said the complainant told the accused about this and they decided to try and work things out.

She said the accused was invited to the island by the complainant. The lawyer told the court that the complainant was never held against her will. She added that while the accused was staying with the complainant, he asked her to be intimate and she refused and he left it at that. She said the complainant was trying to frame the accused so he could be deported and she would be free to be with her Jamaican lover.

The accused was granted bail and his brother accepted as surety. The matter is to return to court on May 11.