1 Hero Policemans Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen
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An acclaimed police officer who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after jailing a knife-carrying teenager has declared the saga has left him fretting about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.

The stunning video reveals how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old young boy, who was believed of assault, and pressed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and continuing to place his turn over the youth's face while shouting risks and curse words.

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

PC Castle, 46, was dismissed from Dorset Police over the Bournemouth arrest, stimulating a wave of criticism as it emerged the teenager was believed of attacking 2 individuals consisting of a senior gentlemen.

He has actually now lifted the cover on a headache 16 months which he said 'might have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper deals with contacts us to action in.

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

'I've had a confident life and more than happy and proceed with individuals. The last year and a half, when they have actually put me on limited tasks, I'm not allowed in person contact with individuals.

'I'm separated. I do not know whether I'm going to have the ability to pay the mortgage and bring cash home till I see how this goes.'

Award-winning policeman PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'absence of regard' after apprehending a knife-carrying teenager, has claimed the saga left him having a hard time to 'pay his mortgage'

PC Castle apprehended the 15-year-old young boy in Bournemouth in January last year on suspicion of assault

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

'My intent was to arrest a possibly violent suspect without injuries,' he said. 'He was arrested, no injuries and no problem, and a knife was gotten rid of from the street.

'It's not a good scenario for anybody to be in ... other officers have actually remained in that situation and that's why I am here now. Any mistake, time out or doubt can have remarkable outcomes.

'My objective was good which's why I have kept my innocence, because I know my own frame of mind.

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

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

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

A misconduct panel recently found PC Castle made the boy feel 'scared and frightened' and showed him a 'absence of courtesy and regard' during the arrest in January in 2015.

The officer (imagined) was dismissed after he was implicated of showing a lack of courtesy and regard to a knife-carrying teen he arrested for attack

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

He said on Tuesday that he has been assisted by a strong assistance 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, found him guilty of gross misbehavior.

They said he failed to act with self-control, did not deal with the boy with courtesy or regard and that his 'yelling, swearing, finger pointing, the young boy's face recommended usage of leg restraints was not needed, affordable or proportionate'.

It was declared the officer also got the young boy's throat however this was not proven.

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

The bodycam video revealed how PC Castle was the first out of the patrol vehicle before putting the young boy to the wall and then pressing him to the ground while screaming: 'You're under arrest'.

While on top of the teenager on the ground, he then shouted: 'Get on the ground. Get down. Come down.

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

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

PC Castle's female coworker can then by heard attempting to step in to de-escalate the circumstance, but Castle would not be stopped.

While pointing his finger into the teen's face, he shouted: 'Right, listen, stop shouting like a little b ****. Do you comprehend that? Stop talking.'

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

As PC Castle chewed out the kid, he ended up being significantly distressed, shouting, sobbing and appearing to have a hard time to breathe

He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you try resisting again, do you comprehend? Right, stopped talking.

'If you try withstanding one more time - ideal 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 for another unit to be sent out over since the suspect is 'being a little b ****.'

He then begins chewing out the boy 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 viewing on: 'Return, now.'

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

He yells: 'You are under arrest at the moment on suspicion of assault. Right do not move.'

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

PC Castle (right) won an award for saving a person from drowning, in addition to previously being named Neighbourhood Law enforcement officer of the Year

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

Fury as police officer is sacked after showing knife teen 'absence of courtesy and respect' on arrest

On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the young boy was presumed 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 two times won a national bravery award consisting of one for saving a senior lady from drowning in an inflamed river in 2023, identified the suspect strolling up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.

His coworker attempted to action in to calm the circumstance a number of times but was all however overlooked by PC Castle, video footage shows.

Giving evidence, PC Castle said he became 'overwhelmed and frightened' when the young 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 problem with the dealership, his associate who was stood behind was being told to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer stepped in to defend him.

PC Castle confessed he had exceeded the mark with his language and aggressiveness 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 knows that is not how I act. When he began screaming and withstanding I worried and ended up being overloaded.

'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 complete weight on him as my knees were on the concrete. I only applied enough 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 a police disciplinary hearing

'During the arrest I saw the knife fall out of his waistband so he was jailed for a knife offence. I believe the arrest required to be made however I lost control of the circumstance.'

Mark Ley Morgan, representing Dorset Police at the hearing, said the knife was not pertinent 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 respect.

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

'It was totally unneeded and out of proportion, and it is so serious that dismissal would be warranted.'

'PC Castle has let the cops service and his associates down and he does not represent the numerous hard-working officers and staff of Dorset Police.

'The outcome reflects the severity of this matter and makes sure that he will no longer hold a function in policing and the advantage of constable.

'I am grateful to the officers for having the nerve to do the right thing and report their concerns about PC Castle's actions.'

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

She said: 'I have never remained in any doubt that PC Castle's actions were extreme, aggressive and inappropriate and I can comprehend the neighborhoods we serve will be concerned about this case.

PC Castle (right), envisioned with his better half Denise, accepts he committed misconduct but rejects his behaviour totaled up to gross misbehavior

But the judgment showed dissentious with lots of responding online and speaking out in assistance of the officer.

Norman Brennan, a retired policeman and founder of the campaign group Protect the Protectors, implicated Dorset Police of tossing PC Castle 'under a bus'.

He stated: 'Senior officers at Dorset Police have actually departed of their senses. This choice epitomises how they have lost touch with the danger and reality of frontline policing. It is bloody madness.

'Police officers when facing volatile or violent circumstances will at times swear and use some unsavoury words.

'All arrests involve some type of force and pressing somebody even in the face during a struggle is not always 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 ill and sick of officers being disciplined for things like this and I think most of the public would think this is absolutely bonkers.

'Many senior officers kowtow to the constant criticism of the authorities in a sort of appeasement and often toss officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are most likely to discourage people from joining the authorities.'