A Writtle man has appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court charged with the robbery of a taxi driver in Chelmsford.
Billy Leftwich, of Ongar Road, is accused of taking money and a sat nav during the incident, alleged to have taken place in Writtle Road on April 19 this year.
He pleaded not guilty at today's hearing.
The 29-year-old was unreleased on unconditional bail ahead of a trial on March 2 next year.