A MAN will stand trial accused of fleecing his neighbour out of tens of thousands of pounds and turning her house into a drugs den.
Barry Davis, 30, of no fixed address, denied theft, blackmail and making a dishonest representation when he appeared at Basildon Crown Court.
It is alleged Davis took over his 77-year-old neighbour’s home in Kent View Road, Vange.
He is accused of isolating her from her friends and family, selling sentimental items of her jewellery to pay for class A drugs and turning her home into a centre for a London-based drugs gang.
Davis was told his trial has been listed for April 7.
He was remanded in custody until his next appearance.
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