It is alleged that, last June 17, being armed with a gun, he robbed Ken Barrow gold jewellery valued $288,000.

Davidson (no address given) pleaded not guilty and claimed the virtual complainant fabricated the incident because of jealousy over a woman he is dating.

But Barrow maintained, in Court, that Davidson is the one who put the firearm to his head while another man relieved him of the jewels.

Police Sergeant Kevin London, prosecuting, said none of the booty was recovered and requested that substantial bail be set.

Davidson was ordered to post $75,000 surety and the case has been transferred to another Court for October 21.