Hero Police Officer Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen

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An acclaimed policeman who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after apprehending a knife-carrying teen has declared the legend has left him stressing over whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.

An award-winning policeman who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after jailing a knife-carrying teenager has actually claimed the legend has actually left him stressing over whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.


The shocking video footage demonstrates how PC Lorne Castle got the 15-year-old boy, who was thought of assault, and pushed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and proceeding to place his turn over the youth's face while yelling threats and curse words.


During the turmoil a Stanley-type knife fell out of the teenager'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 believed of assaulting two individuals consisting of a senior gentlemen.


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


The police officer informed GB News: 'I came into police nine or 10 years back. Prior to that, I was in the sports market, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.


'I've had a confident life and am delighted and proceed with individuals. The in 2015 and a half, when they've put me on restricted duties, I'm not enabled in person contact with people.


'I'm separated. I do not know whether I'm going to be able to pay the mortgage and bring cash home until I see how this goes.'


Award-winning policeman PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after jailing a knife-carrying teenager, has claimed the legend 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


PC Castle also gave an insight into what was going through his head during the event, which resulted in him being condemned of gross misbehavior.


'My intent was to jail a possibly violent suspect without injuries,' he said. 'He was arrested, no injuries and no grievance, and a knife was eliminated from the street.


'It's not a nice scenario for anybody to be in ... other officers have actually been in that situation and that's why I am here now. Any mistake, time out or hesitation can have dramatic results.


'My intention was excellent and that's why I have actually preserved my innocence, since I know my own state 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 excellent or bad it requires to be taken a look at.'


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


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


A misconduct panel recently discovered PC Castle made the young boy feel 'frightened and frightened' and revealed him a 'lack of courtesy and regard' during the arrest in January last year.


The officer (imagined) was dismissed after he was accused of showing a lack of courtesy and regard to a knife-carrying teenager he jailed for assault


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


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


The officer admitted 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 stated he failed to show self-discipline, did not deal with the young boy with courtesy or respect which his 'yelling, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the boy's face suggested use of leg restraints was not required, sensible or proportionate'.


It was alleged the officer likewise grabbed the boy's throat however this was not shown.


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


The bodycam video demonstrated how PC Castle was the very first out of the police car before putting the boy to the wall and then pressing 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. 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 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 step in to de-escalate the circumstance, however Castle would not be stopped.


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


PC Castle is seen minutes after exiting his patrol vehicle as he takes the youth to the ground


As PC Castle chewed out the young boy, he ended up being progressively distressed, shrieking, weeping 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 attempt resisting 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 shrieking.'


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


He then begins chewing out 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.'


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


He positions his hands on top of the kid's face, prompting him to sob out in what appears to be pain.


He yells: 'You are under arrest at the minute on suspicion of attack. 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 screaming and shouting 'what have I done incorrect?'. At one point he begins weeping and appears to be having a hard time to draw breath.


PC Castle (right) won an award for conserving a person from drowning, as well as previously being named Neighbourhood Policeman of the Year


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


Fury as law enforcement officers is sacked after revealing knife teen 'absence of courtesy and regard' on arrest


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


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


His associate tried to step in to relax the scenario numerous times however was all however neglected by PC Castle, video footage shows.


Giving evidence, PC Castle stated he became 'overwhelmed and frightened' when the young boy withstood 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 associate who was stood behind was being told to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer intervened to safeguard him.


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


'Anyone who understands me in public or personal life knows that is not how I behave. When he began shrieking 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 strike 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 cops disciplinary hearing


'During the arrest I saw the knife fall out of his waistband so he was jailed for a knife offense. I believe 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 know the young boy 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 undermined self-confidence in the cops.


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


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


'I am grateful to the officers for having the courage 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 task' however said PC Castle let the force down by his actions.


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


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


But the judgment showed dissentious with many reacting online and speaking up in assistance of the officer.


Norman Brennan, a retired police officer and creator of the project group Protect the Protectors, implicated Dorset Police of throwing 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 risk and reality of frontline policing. It is bloody madness.


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


'All arrests include some form of force and pushing someone even in the face throughout a struggle is not always deliberate and even if it is its part and parcel in numerous 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 believe this is absolutely 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 most likely to discourage individuals from signing up with the cops.'

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