Hero Policemans Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen

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An award-winning authorities officer who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after arresting a knife-carrying teenager has claimed the legend has left him fretting about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.

An acclaimed law enforcement officer who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after jailing a knife-carrying teenager has actually claimed the legend has left him worrying about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.


The shocking footage reveals how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old kid, who was suspected of assault, and pushed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and continuing to position his hand over the youth's face while shouting risks 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, sparking a wave of criticism as it emerged the teenager was suspected of assaulting two individuals including an elderly 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 action in.


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


'I have actually had a positive life and am delighted and proceed with people. The in 2015 and a half, when they have actually put me on limited duties, I'm not permitted in person contact with individuals.


'I'm separated. I do not understand whether I'm going to have the ability to pay the mortgage and bring money home until I see how this goes.'


Award-winning law enforcement officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after apprehending a knife-carrying teenager, has actually claimed the legend left him having a hard time to 'pay his mortgage'


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


PC Castle likewise gave an insight into what was going through his head during the event, which resulted in him being found guilty of gross misconduct.


'My intent was to detain a potentially violent suspect without injuries,' he stated. 'He was detained, no injuries and no problem, and a knife was gotten rid of from the street.


'It's not a good circumstance for anyone to be in ... other officers have remained in that circumstance which's why I am here now. Any error, time out or doubt can have remarkable results.


'My intention was good which's why I have actually maintained my innocence, due to the fact that I know my own mindset.


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


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


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


A misbehavior panel recently discovered PC Castle made the young boy feel 'frightened and frightened' and showed him a 'absence of courtesy and respect' during the arrest in January in 2015.


The officer (imagined) was dismissed after he was accused of revealing a lack of courtesy and respect to a knife-carrying teenager he arrested for attack


During the arrest PC Castle might be seen putting his turn over the kids head and sitting on top of him


He stated on Tuesday that he has been assisted 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 cops disciplinary hearing.


The panel, led by Wiltshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Deborah Smith, found him guilty of gross misconduct.


They said he stopped working to show self-discipline, did not treat the kid with courtesy or respect which his 'shouting, swearing, finger pointing, grabbing the young boy's face recommended usage of leg restraints was not necessary, affordable or proportionate'.


It was declared the officer likewise grabbed the young boy's throat but this was not shown.


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


The bodycam video footage revealed how PC Castle was the first out of the patrol car before putting the boy to the wall and then pushing 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. Come 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 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 intervene to de-escalate the scenario, however 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 vehicle as he takes the youth to the ground


As PC Castle screamed at the kid, he ended up being increasingly distressed, shrieking, crying and appearing to struggle to breathe


He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you attempt resisting once 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 screaming.'


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


He then begins chewing out 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 understand? Put your hands behind your back.'


PC Castle then tells members of the public who are watching on: 'Return, now.'


He places his hands on top of the kid's face, prompting him to weep out in what seems pain.


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


It is just 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the automobile door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard yelling 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 saving an individual from drowning, along with formerly being called Neighbourhood Police Officer of the Year


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


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


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


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


His colleague attempted to action in to soothe the circumstance several times however was all but overlooked by PC Castle, video footage shows.


Giving evidence, PC Castle stated he became 'overwhelmed and frightened' when the 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 had problem with the dealership, his associate who was backed up was being informed to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer stepped in to safeguard him.


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


'Anyone who knows me in public or private life understands that is not how I act. When he began shrieking and resisting I worried 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 full weight on him as my knees were on the concrete. I only applied adequate 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 an authorities disciplinary hearing


'During the arrest I saw the knife fall out of his waistband so he was arrested for a knife offense. I think 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 appropriate as PC Castle did not understand the 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 failing to treat him with courtesy or respect.


'He abused his power and authority and his behaviour weakened confidence in the cops.


'It was totally unnecessary and disproportionate, and it is so severe that termination would be warranted.'


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


'The result reflects the seriousness of this matter and ensures that he will no longer hold a function in policing and the opportunity 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' 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 unsuitable and I can comprehend the neighborhoods we serve will be concerned about this case.


PC Castle (right), envisioned with his partner Denise, accepts he devoted misconduct but denies his behaviour totaled up to gross misconduct


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


Norman Brennan, a retired authorities 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 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 scenarios will at times swear and utilize some unsavoury words.


'All arrests involve some form of force and pressing somebody even in the face during a battle is not constantly deliberate and even if it is its part and parcel in many arrests when restraining a suspect. No arrest lacks some sort of force.


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


'Many senior officers kowtow to the constant criticism of the authorities in a sort of appeasement and frequently throw officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are most likely to prevent individuals from signing up with the cops.'

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