1 Hero Law Enforcement Officers Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen
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An award-winning law enforcement officer who was sacked for a 'lack of respect' after jailing a knife-carrying teen has declared the legend has left him stressing over whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.
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The stunning footage demonstrates how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old boy, who was suspected of attack, and pressed him into a wall before knocking him into the ground and continuing to put his hand over the youth's face while shouting risks and curse words.

During the turmoil a Stanley-type knife fell out of the teen's waistband.

PC Castle, 46, was dismissed from Dorset Police over the Bournemouth arrest, sparking a wave of criticism as it emerged the teen was presumed of attacking 2 people consisting of a senior gentlemen.

He has actually now raised the cover on a headache 16 months which he stated 'might have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces calls to action in.

The policeman told GB News: 'I entered authorities 9 or ten years earlier. Prior to that, I was in the sports market, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.

'I have actually had a positive life and more than happy and get on with individuals. The in 2015 and a half, when they've put me on restricted tasks, I'm not permitted face-to-face contact with people.

'I'm separated. I don't understand whether I'm going to be able to pay the mortgage and bring cash home till I see how this goes.'

Award-winning authorities officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'lack of respect' after apprehending a knife-carrying teenager, has declared the legend left him struggling to 'pay his mortgage'

PC Castle arrested the 15-year-old boy in Bournemouth in January last year on suspicion of attack

PC Castle likewise gave an insight into what was going through his head during the occurrence, which led to him being condemned of gross misconduct.

'My intent was to arrest a possibly violent suspect without injuries,' he stated. 'He was apprehended, no injuries and no grievance, and a knife was removed from the street.

'It's not a good circumstance for anyone to be in ... other officers have remained in that situation which's why I am here now. Any error, time out or hesitation can have dramatic outcomes.

'My intention was excellent and that's why I have actually preserved my innocence, since I understand my own state of mind.

'If I know it can be analysed like a sport, armchair critiquing, a long time down the line, it's gon na make you stop briefly. Whether that's good or bad it needs to be looked at.'

It follows Dorset Police launched the full bodycam video footage from PC Castle's partner on the stop, enabling the public to evaluate the disorderly episode for themselves.

Following the arrest PC Castle's colleagues reported issues about his conduct to senior officers, prompting a 16-month examination and gross misconduct procedures.

A misconduct panel last week found PC Castle made the young boy feel 'frightened and intimidated' and revealed him a 'lack of courtesy and respect' during the arrest in January last year.

The officer (envisioned) was dismissed after he was accused of showing an absence of courtesy and respect to a knife-carrying teen he jailed for attack

During the arrest PC Castle might be seen putting his hands over the young boys head and sitting on top of him

He said on Tuesday that he has actually been assisted by a strong support group as he waits to see if he is entitled to an appeal

The officer admitted that he 'lost control' during the arrest and tearfully apologised for his 'out of character' actions at an authorities disciplinary hearing.

The panel, led by Wiltshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Deborah Smith, discovered him guilty of gross misbehavior.

They said he stopped working to act with self-control, did not deal with the young boy with courtesy or respect and that his 'shouting, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the young boy's face suggested usage of leg restraints was not essential, affordable or proportionate'.

It was declared the officer likewise got the boy's throat but this was not proven.

PC Castle was dismissed without notification and barred from serving once again.

The bodycam video footage demonstrated how PC Castle was the first out of the police car before putting the young boy to the wall and then pushing him to the ground while yelling: 'You're under arrest'.

While on top of the teen on the ground, he then screamed: 'Get on the ground. Get down. Get down.

'Show me your f *** ing hands, now. Put your f *** ing hands behind your [back]'

The teenager, who is plainly distressed, screams and told PC Castle 'I can't' - as the officer is on top of him.

PC Castle's female colleague can then by heard attempting to intervene to de-escalate the circumstance, however Castle would not be stopped.

While pointing his finger into the teenager's face, he shouted: 'Right, listen, stop yelling like a little b ****. Do you understand that? Shut up.'

PC Castle is seen minutes after leaving his police car as he takes the youth to the ground

As PC Castle screamed at the young boy, he became progressively distressed, shrieking, sobbing and appearing to have a hard time to breathe

He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you attempt resisting once again, do you comprehend? Right, shut up.

'If you try withstanding one more time - best get your f *** ing hands behind your back, do you understand?

'One hand at a time! One hand at a time. Stop shouting.'

Speaking into his radio PC Castle then requests another unit to be sent over because the suspect is 'being a little b ****.'

He then begins yelling at the kid once again, while still on top of him on the ground, and pointing into his face.

'Right, stop resisting or I'm going to smash you. Do you comprehend? Put your hands behind your back.'

PC Castle then tells members of the public who are watching on: 'Move back, now.'

He puts his hands on top of the boy's face, triggering him to weep out in what seems discomfort.

He screams: 'You are under arrest at the moment on suspicion of attack. Right do stagnate.'

It is just 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the vehicle door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard yelling and shouting 'what have I done incorrect?'. At one point he starts weeping and seems having a hard time to draw breath.

PC Castle (right) won an award for saving an individual from drowning, along with formerly being named Neighbourhood Police Officer of the Year

Colleagues concerned by PC Castle's behaviour during the arrest reported him to senior officers

Fury as law enforcement officers is sacked after showing knife teen 'lack of courtesy and respect' on arrest

On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the boy was of attacking a senior man while riding an e-scooter before getting embroiled in a fracas with another youth outside McDonalds.

PC Castle, who has twice won a nationwide bravery award including one for conserving an elderly woman from drowning in an inflamed river in 2023, identified the suspect strolling up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.

His coworker attempted to step in to relax the situation numerous times however was all however disregarded by PC Castle, video footage programs.

Giving proof, PC Castle said he ended up being 'overwhelmed and frightened' when the boy withstood as his mind flashed back to his arrest of a county lines drug dealership 18 months earlier which led him fearing for his life.

As the officer had a hard time with the dealership, his associate who was backed up was being told to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer intervened to safeguard him.

PC Castle confessed he had overstepped the mark with his language and aggression and broke down in tears as he said: 'I'm humiliated by the video and I apologise for my actions.

'Anyone who knows me in public or personal life understands that is not how I behave. When he began shouting and withstanding I panicked and ended up being overwhelmed.

'I did not choke the suspect and I did not get him in a headlock. I was trying to keep his head still with the palm of my hand so he did not hit his head.

'I did not put my full weight on him as my knees were on the concrete. I only applied adequate weight to keep his body still.

PC Lorne Castle admitted that he 'lost control' during the arrest and tearfully apologised for his 'out of character' actions at an authorities disciplinary hearing

'During the arrest I saw the knife fall out of his waistband so he was arrested for a knife offense. I think the arrest needed to be made however I lost control of the circumstance.'

Mark Ley Morgan, representing Dorset Police at the hearing, stated the knife was not relevant as PC Castle did not understand the kid had it when making the arrest.

Mr Morgan stated: 'PC Castle breached standards of professional behaviour by stopping working to act with self control and stopping working to treat him with courtesy or regard.

'He abused his power and authority and his behaviour weakened self-confidence in the cops.

'It was completely unneeded and disproportionate, and it is so major that termination would be warranted.'

'PC Castle has let the cops service and his coworkers down and he does not represent the many hard-working officers and personnel of Dorset Police.

'The result shows the seriousness of this matter and ensures that he will no longer hold a function in policing and the benefit of constable.

'I am grateful to the officers for having the courage to do the ideal thing and report their issues about PC Castle's actions.'

After the hearing, Dorset Police Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Farrell acknowledged that officers did a 'difficult task' however stated PC Castle let the force down by his actions.

She said: 'I have actually never remained in any doubt that PC Castle's actions were excessive, aggressive and improper and I can understand the neighborhoods we serve will be worried about this case.

PC Castle (right), visualized with his other half Denise, accepts he dedicated misconduct but rejects his behaviour totaled up to gross misconduct

But the judgment showed divisive with numerous responding online and speaking up in support of the officer.

Norman Brennan, a retired police officer and founder of the campaign group Protect the Protectors, accused Dorset Police of throwing PC Castle 'under a bus'.

He stated: 'Senior officers at Dorset Police have taken leave of their senses. This decision epitomises how they have lost touch with the risk and truth of frontline policing. It is bloody insanity.

'Policemans when facing volatile or violent scenarios will at times swear and use some unsavoury words.

'All arrests involve some type of force and pushing somebody even in the face during a struggle is not constantly deliberate and even if it is its part and parcel in lots of arrests when restraining a suspect. No arrest lacks some sort of force.

'I'm sick and sick of officers being disciplined for things like this and I think most of the public would believe this is definitely bonkers.

'Many senior officers kowtow to the constant criticism of the authorities in a sort of appeasement and typically throw officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are most likely to prevent people from signing up with the authorities.'