1 Hero Policemans Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen
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An award-winning law enforcement officer who was sacked for a 'absence of regard' after arresting a knife-carrying teen has actually claimed the legend has left him stressing about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.

The stunning video demonstrates how PC Lorne Castle got the 15-year-old kid, who was presumed of attack, and pressed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and proceeding to put his turn over the youth's face while screaming hazards 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, triggering a wave of criticism as it emerged the teenager was suspected of assaulting 2 people including a senior gentlemen.

He has now raised the cover on a headache 16 months which he said 'might have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper deals with calls to step in.

The police officer informed GB News: 'I came into cops 9 or ten years back. Prior to that, I was in the sports industry, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.

'I have actually had a confident life and am delighted and get on with people. The in 2015 and a half, when they have actually put me on restricted tasks, I'm not enabled 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 cops officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'lack of regard' after jailing a knife-carrying teen, has claimed the saga left him struggling to 'pay his mortgage'

PC Castle arrested the 15-year-old young boy in Bournemouth in January last year on suspicion of assault
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PC Castle likewise provided an insight into what was going through his head during the event, which led to him being found guilty of gross misbehavior.

'My intent was to arrest a potentially violent suspect without injuries,' he said. 'He was arrested, no injuries and no complaint, and a knife was eliminated from the street.

'It's not a great circumstance for anybody to be in ... other officers have been in that circumstance and that's why I am here now. Any error, time out or doubt can have dramatic outcomes.

'My objective was good and that's why I have actually maintained my innocence, due to the fact that I know my own state of mind.

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

It follows Dorset Police launched the complete bodycam video from PC Castle's partner on the stop, allowing the general public to evaluate the chaotic episode for themselves.

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

A misbehavior panel recently found PC Castle made the boy feel 'scared and intimidated' and showed him a 'lack of courtesy and respect' during the arrest in January last year.

The officer (envisioned) was dismissed after he was implicated of revealing an absence of courtesy and regard to a knife-carrying teen he jailed for assault

During the arrest PC Castle could be seen placing his turn over the boys head and sitting on top of him

He said on Tuesday that he has been helped out by a strong assistance group as he waits to see if he is entitled to an appeal

The officer confessed that he 'lost control' throughout the arrest and tearfully apologised for his 'out of character' actions at a police 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 show self-discipline, did not treat the boy with courtesy or respect which his 'yelling, swearing, finger pointing, grabbing the boy's face suggested use of leg restraints was not essential, affordable or proportionate'.

It was declared the officer also got the boy's throat but this was not shown.

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

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

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

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

The teen, who is clearly distressed, screams and told 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 screamed: 'Right, listen, stop yelling like a little b ****. Do you comprehend that? Stop talking.'

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

As PC Castle chewed out the boy, he became increasingly distressed, shrieking, sobbing and appearing to struggle to breathe

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

'If you try resisting one more time - ideal get your f *** ing hands behind your back, do you comprehend?

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

Speaking into his radio PC Castle then asks for another system to be sent out over since 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 withstanding 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 places his hands on top of the kid's face, prompting him to cry out in what appears to be pain.

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

It is simply 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the cars and truck door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard shouting and shouting 'what have I done wrong?'. At one point he starts sobbing and appears to be having a hard time to draw breath.

PC Castle (right) won an award for conserving a person from drowning, along with formerly being called Neighbourhood Police Officer of the Year

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

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

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

PC Castle, who has actually twice won a national bravery award consisting of one for saving a senior female from drowning in a swollen river in 2023, identified the suspect walking up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.

His coworker attempted to step in to soothe the situation a number of times but was all however neglected by PC Castle, video footage shows.

Giving evidence, PC Castle stated he ended up being 'overwhelmed and terrified' when the young boy resisted as his mind flashed back to his arrest of a county lines drug dealership 18 months previously which led him fearing for his life.

As the officer had problem with the dealership, his partner who was guaranteed was being informed to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer stepped in to protect him.

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

'Anyone who understands me in public or private life knows that is not how I act. When he started shouting and resisting I stressed and became 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 complete weight on him as my knees were on the concrete. I just used sufficient weight to keep his body still.

PC Lorne Castle confessed that he 'lost control' throughout 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 detained for a knife offense. I believe the arrest required to be made but I lost control of the situation.'

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

Mr Morgan said: 'PC Castle breached standards of expert behaviour by failing 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 confidence in the authorities.

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

'PC Castle has let the police service and his colleagues down and he does not represent the lots of hard-working officers and staff of Dorset Police.

'The result shows the seriousness of this matter and guarantees that he will no longer hold a role in policing and the privilege of constable.

'I am grateful to the officers for having the guts 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 'hard task' but stated PC Castle let the force down by his actions.

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

PC Castle (right), envisioned with his spouse Denise, accepts he committed misbehavior but rejects his behaviour amounted to gross misbehavior

But the judgment showed divisive with numerous reacting online and speaking up in assistance of the officer.

Norman Brennan, a retired policeman and creator of the project group Protect the Protectors, accused Dorset Police of tossing PC Castle 'under a bus'.

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

'Law enforcement officers when facing unpredictable or violent scenarios will at times swear and utilize some unsavoury words.

'All arrests include some form of force and pushing someone even in the face throughout a battle is not always intentional and even if it is its part and parcel in lots of arrests when restraining a suspect. No arrest is without some sort of force.

'I'm sick and exhausted of officers being for things like this and I think the bulk of the general public would believe this is absolutely bonkers.

'Many senior officers kowtow to the consistent criticism of the police in a sort of appeasement and frequently toss officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are more most likely to hinder individuals from joining the authorities.'