Hero Police Officer Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen

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An acclaimed police officer who was sacked for a 'lack of respect' after detaining a knife-carrying teen has declared the legend has actually left him stressing over whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.

An award-winning authorities officer who was sacked for a 'absence of respect' after apprehending a knife-carrying teenager has actually claimed the legend has left him stressing over whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.


The stunning video footage reveals how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old boy, who was thought of attack, and pushed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and proceeding to position his turn over the youth's face while shouting 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, stimulating a wave of criticism as it emerged the teenager was presumed of assaulting 2 individuals including an elderly gentlemen.


He has now lifted the cover on a problem 16 months which he said 'could have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper deals with contacts us to step in.


The police officer told GB News: 'I entered cops nine or ten years back. Prior to that, I remained in the sports market, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.


'I've had a positive life and am delighted and proceed with individuals. The last year and a half, when they have actually put me on restricted tasks, I'm not allowed face-to-face contact with individuals.


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


Award-winning law enforcement officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'lack of respect' after detaining a knife-carrying teen, has claimed the saga left him struggling to 'pay his mortgage'


PC Castle detained the 15-year-old boy in Bournemouth in January in 2015 on suspicion of attack


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


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


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


'My objective was great which's why I have maintained my innocence, due to the fact that I understand my own state of mind.


'If I know it can be evaluated like a sport, armchair critiquing, some time down the line, it's gon na make you pause. Whether that's great or bad it needs to be looked at.'


It follows Dorset Police launched the full bodycam video from PC Castle's partner on the stop, enabling the general public to judge the chaotic episode on their own.


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


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


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


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


He said on Tuesday that he has been assisted by a strong support system as he waits to see if he is entitled to an appeal


The officer confessed 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 misconduct.


They said he stopped working to show self-discipline, did not deal with the young boy with courtesy or regard which his 'yelling, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the boy's face suggested use of leg restraints was not necessary, sensible or proportionate'.


It was alleged the officer likewise got the kid's throat however this was not proven.


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


The bodycam video demonstrated how PC Castle was the first out of the police car before putting the 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. Come down.


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


The teenager, who is plainly 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 trying to step in to de-escalate the situation, however Castle would not be stopped.


While pointing his finger into the teen's face, he yelled: 'Right, listen, stop screaming like a little b ****. Do you understand that? Stop talking.'


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


As PC Castle screamed at the kid, he became significantly distressed, screaming, weeping and appearing to have a hard time to breathe


He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you try resisting once again, do you comprehend? Right, shut up.


'If you try withstanding 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 yelling.'


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


He then begins yelling at the 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 public who are enjoying on: 'Move back, now.'


He positions his hands on top of the boy's face, prompting him to cry out in what seems discomfort.


He shouts: '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 shrieking and screaming 'what have I done wrong?'. At one point he begins sobbing and appears to be struggling to draw breath.


PC Castle (right) won an award for saving a person from drowning, in addition to formerly being called Neighbourhood Law enforcement officer 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 showing knife teenager 'lack of courtesy and regard' on arrest


On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the young boy was thought 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 two times won a national bravery award including one for saving an elderly woman from drowning in an inflamed river in 2023, spotted the suspect walking up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.


His coworker attempted to step in to calm the scenario numerous times but was all however overlooked by PC Castle, video footage programs.


Giving evidence, PC Castle stated he ended up being 'overwhelmed and frightened' when the kid resisted 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 struggled with the dealership, his associate who was guaranteed was being told to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer stepped in to protect him.


PC Castle admitted he had actually violated the mark with his language and aggression 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 personal life knows that is not how I act. When he began shouting and withstanding I worried and became 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 complete weight on him as my knees were on the concrete. I only applied 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 an authorities disciplinary hearing


'During the arrest I saw the knife fall out of his waistband so he was detained for a knife offence. I think the arrest needed to be made but I lost control of the situation.'


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


Mr Morgan stated: '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 absolutely unnecessary and disproportionate, and it is so major that dismissal would be warranted.'


'PC Castle has let the cops service and his coworkers down and he does not represent the numerous hard-working officers and personnel of Dorset Police.


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


'I am grateful to the officers for having the guts to do the best 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 job' however said PC Castle let the force down by his actions.


She said: 'I have actually 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), pictured with his better half Denise, accepts he dedicated misconduct but denies his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct


But the judgment proved dissentious with lots of responding online and speaking out in support of the officer.


Norman Brennan, a retired policeman 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 actually departed of their senses. This choice epitomises how they have actually lost touch with the risk and reality of frontline policing. It is bloody madness.


'Policemans when dealing with unstable or violent scenarios will sometimes swear and utilize some unsavoury words.


'All arrests involve some kind of force and pushing somebody even in the face during a struggle is not constantly deliberate and even if it is its part and parcel in lots of arrests when limiting 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 bulk of the public would believe this is absolutely bonkers.


'Many senior officers kowtow to the consistent criticism of the police 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 prevent individuals from joining the cops.'

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