A 21-year-old man accused of threatening to kill a taxi driver has appeared in court.
Darren Lakin, of Lammas Close, Sutton-in-Ashfield, was arrested in September after allegedly committing the offence in Mansfield.
He was charged with kidnapping and possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, common assault and threats to kill.
He appeared before Judge Michael Stokes QC at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, October 1/
Lakin was remanded in custody and to attend a plea and case management hearing on December 10.