A policeman in Delhi has been arrested after he hurled a brick at a woman he seemingly tried to extort a £2 bribe from.

The shocking incident was filmed by a passer-by on a mobile phone.

The policeman was dismissed when the footage caused outrage after it was shared on social media sites.

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A policeman in Delhi has been arrested after he hurled a brick at a woman he seemingly tried to extort a £2 bribe from

The violence erupted when the woman ran a red light while she was taking her two daughters to school on her scooter

The violence erupted when the woman ran a red light while she was taking her two daughters to school on her scooter.

The policeman, Satish Chand, told her that she would need to give him 200 rupees, or around £2, for the minor infraction.

When the woman refused to pay on the spot and asked for a penalty notice instead that she could pay later, the policeman refused and kicked her bike, witnesses said.

The woman retaliated and hurled a brick at the traffic cop’s motorcycle. He then picked up another brick and threw it at her, striking her on the arm.

The shocking incident was filmed by a passer-by on his mobile phone

The woman struck first, hurling a brick at the traffic cop's motorbike

She is then seen desperately trying to stop him hurling another brick at her.

The woman’s husband told NDTV: ‘My wife said she had a license, registration and was wearing a helmet so she would not pay. She said she was in a hurry as her children were with her, and asked him to send a notice and she would pay the fine.’

When the policeman kicked her bike he said that she told him: ‘You broke my bike, I will break yours.’

The woman received hospital treatment for injuries on her arms and back, the news channel said.

Police chief BS Bassi described Chand’s actions as ‘shameful’ and said that ‘strict action’ will be taken against him.