WATCH: Taxi driver’s road rage

A taxi driver has been arrested by the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) after he allegedly threw a brick at a motorist in Johannesburg. This is after a video of the incident went viral on social media on Wednesday.

January 17, 2020

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JMPD officers arrested the taxi driver on Thursday afternoon. Image: JMPD Chief David Tembe/ Twitter

JMPD spokesperson chief superintendent Wayne Minnaar said the incident happened on Corlett Drive in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Minnaar said after an investigation, the taxi driver was traced to the Alexandra Taxi Association.

He was arrested on Thursday afternoon and is in custody at the Norwood police station.

“The victim and owner of the white VW Kombi is requested to proceed to Norwood police station, where he or she is needed to make a statement.

January 17, 2020

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