Hero Police Officer Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen
An award-winning law enforcement officer who was sacked for a 'lack of regard' after detaining a knife-carrying teen has declared the legend has left him fretting about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.
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The stunning footage demonstrates how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old young boy, who was believed of assault, and pushed him into a wall before knocking him into the ground and proceeding to position his turn over the youth's face while yelling threats and curse words.
During the commotion a Stanley-type knife fell out of the teenager's waistband.
PC Castle, 46, was dismissed from Dorset Police over the Bournemouth arrest, stimulating a wave of criticism as it emerged the teen was thought of attacking 2 people including a senior gentlemen.
He has actually now lifted the lid on a nightmare 16 months which he stated 'might have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces calls to action in.
The authorities officer informed GB News: 'I entered into authorities 9 or 10 years back. Prior to that, I remained in the sports industry, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.
'I've had a positive life and enjoy and proceed with individuals. The last year and a half, when they have actually put me on limited duties, I'm not enabled in person contact with individuals.
'I'm isolated. I do not understand whether I'm going to have the ability to pay the mortgage and bring money home till I see how this goes.'
Award-winning police officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'absence of respect' after arresting a knife-carrying teen, has claimed the legend left him having a hard time to 'pay his mortgage'
PC Castle jailed the 15-year-old young boy in Bournemouth in January last year on suspicion of assault
PC Castle also provided an insight into what was going through his head during the occurrence, which resulted in him being condemned of gross misbehavior.
'My intent was to apprehend a possibly violent suspect without injuries,' he said. 'He was detained, no injuries and no problem, and a knife was eliminated from the street.
'It's not a great scenario for anyone to be in ... other officers have actually been in that circumstance which's why I am here now. Any mistake, time out or hesitation can have remarkable outcomes.
'My intention was great and that's why I have kept my innocence, since I know my own mindset.
'If I know 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 excellent or bad it needs to be looked at.'
It follows Dorset Police launched the complete bodycam video footage 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 procedures.
A misbehavior panel last week discovered PC Castle made the kid feel 'frightened and frightened' and showed him a 'absence of courtesy and regard' during the arrest in January in 2015.
The officer (envisioned) was dismissed after he was implicated of showing a lack of courtesy and respect to a knife-carrying teenager he apprehended for attack
During the arrest PC Castle might be seen placing his hands over the kids head and sitting on top of him
He said on Tuesday that he has been helped out by a strong support system 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 cops disciplinary hearing.
The panel, led by Wiltshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Deborah Smith, discovered him guilty of gross misconduct.
They stated he failed to act with self-discipline, did not deal with the young boy with courtesy or respect and that his 'screaming, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the kid's face suggested usage of leg restraints was not needed, reasonable or proportionate'.
It was declared the officer also got the young boy's throat however this was not shown.
PC Castle was dismissed without notification and barred from serving again.
The bodycam footage showed how PC Castle was the very 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 teenager on the ground, he then shouted: '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 clearly distressed, screams and informed PC Castle 'I can't' - as the officer is on top of him.
PC Castle's female colleague can then by heard attempting to step in to de-escalate the scenario, however Castle would not be stopped.
While pointing his finger into the teen'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 chewed out the young boy, he became increasingly distressed, shrieking, crying and appearing to have a hard time to breathe
He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you try withstanding again, do you understand? Right, stopped talking.
'If you try resisting 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 screaming.'
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 young boy 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 understand? Put your hands behind your back.'
PC Castle then tells members of the general public who are viewing on: 'Move back, now.'
He his hands on top of the kid's face, triggering him to sob out in what appears to be discomfort.
He shouts: 'You are under arrest at the minute on suspicion of assault. Right do not move.'
It is simply 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the automobile door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard shouting and shouting 'what have I done incorrect?'. At one point he starts sobbing and seems having a hard time to draw breath.
PC Castle (right) won an award for conserving an individual from drowning, in addition to previously being called Neighbourhood Police Officer of the Year
Colleagues concerned by PC Castle's behaviour throughout the arrest reported him to senior officers
Fury as law enforcement officers is sacked after showing knife teenager 'lack of courtesy and respect' on arrest
On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the kid was believed of assaulting a senior guy while riding an e-scooter before getting involved in a fracas with another youth outside McDonalds.
PC Castle, who has two times won a nationwide bravery award including one for conserving a senior lady from drowning in an inflamed river in 2023, identified the suspect walking up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.
His associate attempted to step in to relax the scenario a number of times however was all however overlooked by PC Castle, video footage programs.
Giving proof, PC Castle stated he ended up being 'overwhelmed and scared' when the young boy resisted as his mind flashed back to his arrest of a county lines drug dealer 18 months earlier which led him fearing for his life.
As the officer dealt with the dealership, his partner who was stood behind was being told to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer intervened to protect him.
PC Castle confessed he had violated the mark with his language and aggression and broke down in tears as he stated: 'I'm humiliated by the video and I apologise for my actions.
'Anyone who understands me in public or personal life knows that is not how I act. When he began screaming and withstanding I panicked 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 full 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' during the arrest and tearfully apologised for his 'out of character' actions at a cops disciplinary hearing
'During the arrest I saw the knife fall out of his waistband so he was jailed for a knife offense. I think the arrest required 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 requirements of professional behaviour by failing to show self control and failing to treat him with courtesy or respect.
'He abused his power and authority and his behaviour undermined self-confidence in the authorities.
'It was absolutely unneeded and disproportionate, and it is so severe that dismissal would be justified.'
'PC Castle has let the authorities service and his colleagues 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 makes sure that he will no longer hold a role in policing and the benefit of constable.
'I am grateful to the officers for having the nerve to do the right 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 job' however stated PC Castle let the force down by his actions.
She said: 'I have actually never been in any doubt that PC Castle's actions were excessive, aggressive and improper and I can understand the communities we serve will be concerned about this case.
PC Castle (right), imagined with his partner Denise, accepts he devoted misconduct however rejects his behaviour totaled up to gross misconduct
But the judgment showed divisive with numerous reacting online and speaking up in support of the officer.
Norman Brennan, a retired policeman and founder of the campaign group Protect the Protectors, accused Dorset Police of tossing PC Castle 'under a bus'.
He said: 'Senior officers at Dorset Police have departed of their senses. This decision epitomises how they have lost touch with the risk and truth of frontline policing. It is bloody insanity.
'Police officers when dealing with volatile or violent circumstances will at times swear and utilize some unsavoury words.
'All arrests include some type of force and pressing someone even in the face during a battle is not constantly deliberate and even if it is its part and parcel in numerous arrests when restraining a suspect. No arrest is without some sort of force.
'I'm sick and sick of officers being disciplined for things like this and I believe the bulk of the general public would think this is definitely bonkers.
'Many senior officers kowtow to the continuous criticism of the cops in a sort of appeasement and frequently toss officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are more likely to hinder people from signing up with the police.'