Man in court over shooting of Wellington taxi driver

Taxi driver Alem Tesema was shot in the shoulder in Miramar, Wellington. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

The man accused of shooting a taxi driver in Miramar has appeared in Wellington District Court.

Police arrested Dylan Nuku overnight in Strathmore and charged him with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

The charge carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison.

The 26-year-old appeared before judge Bruce Davidson who remanded him in custody until January 26.

Nuku could be seen using hand signals to communicate with people in the public gallery there to support him.

Outside of court his supporters were verbally abusive to media.