A 24-year-old Hamilton man is facing several charges after a road rage incident over the weekend where a car was rammed from behind and its driver threatened with a knife.

The victim used his snow brush to shield himself from the knife and then push the weapon away, said Hamilton police. He was not hurt.

Police were called to the area of Upper Wellington Street and Mohawk Road East at about 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18.

Police allege the 24-year-old was behind the wheel of a Toyota Rav4 southbound on Upper Wellington when the actions of a man driving a Honda Civic caused him to have to stop abruptly.

The two drivers got out of their vehicles and got into an argument at a red light.

As the driver of the Honda Civic drove away, the vehicle was rammed from behind, causing him to enter the intersection, police said.

The driver of the Toyota fled and the driver of the Honda followed him to an address on Warren Avenue, where police allege the 24-year-old got out of his vehicle and confronted the victim with a knife.

The victim protected himself with his snow brush and then drove away. He wasn't hurt and called police.

The 24-year-old is charged with dangerous driving, mischief under $5,000, assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He was released on an undertaking and is expected in court Feb. 24.