EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A 36-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he threw a pocketknife at another person during an altercation at American Dream.

New Jersey State Police responded to the East Rutherford mall around 9:11 p.m. Friday following a report of an assault, according to Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron.

A preliminary investigation found that the man threw the pocketknife at the victim during the confrontation, police said. The victim suffered minor injuries.

The suspect, identified as a 36-year-old Orange man, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and terroristic threats.

He was taken to the Bergen County Jail, where he was being held pending a detention hearing.

The investigation remains active, police said. No further information was immediately available.