Man arrested for dangerous driving, throwing hammer in Saint John

A hammer-throwing man was arrested early on Wednesday morning after an apparent road rage confrontation in Saint John.

Police say the 45-year-old man was involved in a dispute with two people over his erratic driving just before 1 a.m.

The pair allege the man threatened them, threw a hammer in their direction and drove off.

The Saint John police stopped the man on Westmorland Road.

He is facing charges of dangerous driving, threats and assault with a weapon after an apparent road rage confrontation in Saint John on Wednesday morning.

He was held in custody overnight pending a court appearance on Wednesday morning.