Wellington protest: Man accused of driving into police back in court

Joseph Witana is accused of driving a car into police during the Wellington protest earlier this year. Photo / File

The man accused of driving his car into a crowd of police at the Wellington protest sat quietly in the back of the court as his case was discussed again this morning.

Joseph Dock Shadlock Witana's defence lawyer and police prosecutors will discuss resolution, putting the matter off to a later date.

Wearing a hoodie and supported by several people, Witana appeared in the Wellington District Court facing one charge of assault with a weapon, namely his car.

The 53-year-old from Wainuiomata is alleged to have driven his car into a crowd of police officers during the Wellington protest outside Parliament.

Witana had previously entered not guilty pleas to the single charge he faces, which holds a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment, and had elected trial by jury.

He was remanded on bail and will reappear for a case review hearing on June 10.