MONTEGO BAY, St James — Construction worker Jordan Lightbody, who allegedly threatened to gut a co-worker and have him shot, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault at common law and uttering threats.

Meanwhile, the man he allegedly threatened has refused to have the matter settled through mediation.

The allegations stem from an incident which is said to have occurred about 9:40 am on May 31, and Lightbody subsequently appeared before Judge Natiesha Fairclough-Hylton last Wednesday.