A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at knifepoint has been released on bail.

The 50-year-old, who can not be named for legal reasons, is charged with sexually assaulting the woman as well as using a utility knife during the attack.

He is also accused of unlawfully confining the woman against her will. The alleged attack is said to have occurred on November 16.

The Sandys man did not enter pleas to the charges as they can only be heard in Supreme Court.

He was released on $20,000 bail and ordered to report to police three times a week and be fitted with an electronic monitoring device.

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