WATCH | Taxi driver arrested after throwing brick at motorist
A taxi driver has been arrested after allegedly throwing a brick at a motorist in Johannesburg, metro police said on Friday.
This after a video of the incident went viral on social media on Wednesday.
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.”
CORLETT DRIVE NEAR MELROSE. JHB. GP. KEEP YOUR WINDOWS CLOSED ESPECIALLY WHEN IN TRAFFIC!!!! pic.twitter.com/93RRPsDdHq
— REZA (@crimeairnetwork) January 15, 2020
This heinous behaviour has been brought to our attention & our Commanders will find this person. We are requesting that the complainant & the person who shot this clip to come forward so we can have a stronger case. https://t.co/ER2fxGfR5O
— David Tembe (@AsktheChiefJMPD) January 16, 2020
WE GOT HIM!!!
— David Tembe (@AsktheChiefJMPD) January 16, 2020
Thank you to ATA Alexandra Taxi Association who assisted @JoburgMPD Freeway officers to apprehend this👇minibus taxi driver who was seen throwing a brick at another vehicle.
We are appealing that the complainant should come forward so we a can get a statement. pic.twitter.com/a6KHlVVW9i