A Sandys man is facing an indictable sex assault charge after allegedly failing to disclose to a partner that he has a sexually transmitted disease.

The 31-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in Magistrates' Court and was charged with knowing that he did have a sexual disease, HIV, did sexually assault a woman from October 1 to February 20.

He did not have to enter a plea as the matter must be heard in Supreme Court.

The defendant was remanded into custody until he appears for mention March 12.