A police constable charged for breaching the Corruption Prevention Act, after allegedly demanding money from a motorist who had committed a traffic violation, is to stand trial on December 8.

Constable Samuel Spence is charged jointly with Kenneth Peart, a wrecker driver, who is facing charges of soliciting and aiding and abetting.

When they appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, the court was told that Spence, who was conducting traffic duties, had reportedly stopped a motorist.

$15,000 demanded

The complainant was told that his car would be seized and was instructed to drive to the Constant Spring Police Station. The policeman reportedly demanded $15,000 in order for the vehicle to be released and the charges dropped.

It is alleged that Spence told the complainant to speak with Peart, who would further explain what was to be done.

The matter was later reported to the Anti-Corruption Branch, which carried out a sting operation. After money was collected from the complainant, Spence and Peart were arrested and charged.