1 Hero Law Enforcement Officers Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen
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An award-winning policeman who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after apprehending a knife-carrying teen has actually declared the saga has actually left him fretting about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.

The shocking video reveals how PC Lorne Castle got the 15-year-old kid, who was presumed of assault, and pushed him into a wall before knocking him into the ground and continuing to position his hand over the youth's face while screaming threats 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 two people consisting of a senior gentlemen.

He has actually now lifted the lid on a problem 16 months which he stated 'could have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces calls to step in.

The authorities officer informed GB News: 'I entered into police 9 or 10 years ago. Prior to that, I remained in the sports market, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.

'I have actually had a confident life and am pleased and proceed with people. The last year and a half, when they have actually put me on restricted tasks, I'm not permitted face-to-face contact with people.

'I'm isolated. I do not understand whether I'm going to be able to pay the mortgage and bring money home until I see how this goes.'

Award-winning policeman PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after arresting a knife-carrying teen, has claimed the saga left him having a hard time to 'pay his mortgage'

PC Castle detained the 15-year-old kid in Bournemouth in January last year on suspicion of attack

PC Castle likewise offered 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 apprehend a possibly violent suspect without injuries,' he stated. 'He was jailed, no injuries and no problem, and a knife was eliminated from the street.

'It's not a good circumstance for anybody to be in ... other officers have remained in that scenario which's why I am here now. Any mistake, pause or doubt can have significant results.

'My intention was great which's why I have kept my innocence, due to the fact that I know my own state of mind.

'If I understand 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 great or bad it requires to be taken a look at.'

It comes after Dorset Police released the complete bodycam video from PC Castle's partner on the stop, permitting the public to judge the disorderly episode on their own.

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

A misbehavior panel last week found PC Castle made the boy feel 'frightened and frightened' and showed him a 'absence of courtesy and regard' during the arrest in January last year.

The officer (pictured) was dismissed after he was implicated of showing a lack of courtesy and respect to a knife-carrying teenager he jailed for attack

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

He stated on Tuesday that he has actually been helped out by a strong support system 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 stated he failed to act with self-discipline, did not treat the boy with courtesy or regard and that his 'shouting, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the kid's face recommended use of leg restraints was not needed, sensible or proportionate'.

It was declared the officer also grabbed the kid's throat but this was not proven.

PC Castle was dismissed without notice and disallowed from serving once again.

The bodycam footage revealed how PC Castle was the very first out of the patrol car before putting the boy to the wall and after that pushing him to the ground while screaming: 'You're under arrest'.

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

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

The teen, 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 trying to intervene to de-escalate the scenario, but Castle would not be stopped.

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

PC Castle is seen moments after exiting his patrol car as he takes the youth to the ground

As PC Castle chewed out the kid, he became significantly 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 attempt resisting one more time - right get your f *** ing hands behind your back, do you comprehend?

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

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

He then starts yelling at the young 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.'
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PC Castle then tells members of the general public who are seeing on: 'Move back, now.'

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

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

It is simply 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the cars and truck door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard yelling and screaming 'what have I done wrong?'. At one point he begins crying and appears to be struggling 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 worried by PC Castle's behaviour during the arrest reported him to senior officers

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

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

PC Castle, who has two times won a national bravery award consisting of one for conserving an elderly female from drowning in a swollen river in 2023, spotted the suspect strolling up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.

His coworker attempted to action in to calm the situation several times but was all however disregarded by PC Castle, video footage programs.

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

As the officer had problem with the dealership, his associate who was supported was being informed to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer intervened to defend him.

PC Castle confessed he had overstepped the mark with his language and aggressiveness 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 private life knows that is not how I behave. When he began shouting and resisting I stressed and ended up being overwhelmed.

'I did not choke the suspect and I did not get him in a headlock. I was attempting 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 enough 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 jailed for a knife offence. I believe the arrest needed to be made however I lost control of the situation.'

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

Mr Morgan said: 'PC Castle breached requirements of expert behaviour by stopping working to act with self control and failing to treat him with courtesy or respect.

'He abused his power and authority and his behaviour undermined confidence in the police.

'It was completely unnecessary and disproportionate, and it is so severe that dismissal would be justified.'

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

'The outcome shows the severity of this matter and guarantees that he will no longer hold a function in policing and the opportunity 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 'tough job' but said PC Castle let the force down by his actions.

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

PC Castle (right), pictured with his other half Denise, accepts he committed misbehavior however denies his behaviour totaled up to gross misbehavior

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

Norman Brennan, a retired authorities officer and founder of the project 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 threat and reality of frontline policing. It is bloody insanity.

'Law enforcement officers when dealing with unstable or violent situations will sometimes swear and use some unsavoury words.

'All arrests involve some type of force and pressing somebody 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 lacks some sort of force.

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

'Many senior officers kowtow to the continuous criticism of the cops in a sort of appeasement and often throw 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.'