Hero Police Officer Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen
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An award-winning cops officer who was sacked for a 'absence of respect' after arresting a knife-carrying teenager has declared the legend has left him stressing about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.
The stunning footage shows how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old boy, who was presumed of assault, and pushed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and continuing to place his turn over the youth's face while shouting risks 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 teenager was believed of assaulting 2 people consisting of an elderly gentlemen.
He has now raised the lid on a nightmare 16 months which he stated 'could have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces calls to action in.
The law enforcement officer told GB News: 'I entered authorities 9 or ten years back. Prior to that, I remained in the sports industry, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.
'I have actually had a confident life and enjoy and get on with individuals. The in 2015 and a half, when they've put me on limited responsibilities, I'm not allowed in person contact with people.
'I'm isolated. I do not know whether I'm going to have the ability to pay the mortgage and bring money home up until I see how this goes.'
Award-winning policeman PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'lack of regard' after detaining a knife-carrying teen, has claimed the legend left him struggling to 'pay his mortgage'
PC Castle arrested the 15-year-old kid in Bournemouth in January in 2015 on suspicion of assault
PC Castle also provided an insight into what was going through his head throughout the event, which led to him being found guilty of gross misconduct.
'My intent was to detain a potentially violent suspect without injuries,' he stated. 'He was apprehended, no injuries and no grievance, and a knife was removed from the street.
'It's not a good circumstance for anybody to be in ... other officers have remained in that situation and that's why I am here now. Any mistake, time out or hesitation can have significant results.
'My objective was great which's why I have preserved my innocence, since I understand 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 pause. Whether that's good or bad it needs to be taken a look at.'
It follows Dorset Police launched the complete bodycam video footage from PC Castle's partner on the stop, permitting the general public to judge the disorderly episode on their own.
Following the arrest PC Castle's associates reported concerns about his conduct to senior officers, triggering a 16-month examination and gross misconduct procedures.
A misconduct panel last week discovered PC Castle made the kid feel 'scared and daunted' and showed him a 'absence of courtesy and respect' throughout the arrest in January in 2015.
The officer (imagined) was dismissed after he was accused of showing a lack of courtesy and regard to a knife-carrying teenager he arrested for assault
During the arrest PC Castle might be seen positioning his turn over the kids head and sitting on top of him
He stated on Tuesday that he has actually been assisted by a strong assistance group 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-control, did not deal with the young boy with courtesy or respect 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 alleged the officer likewise got the young boy's throat but this was not shown.
PC Castle was dismissed without notice and barred from serving again.
The bodycam video footage showed how PC Castle was the very first out of the patrol car before putting the young boy to the wall and then pressing him to the ground while shouting: 'You're under arrest'.
While on top of the teenager on the ground, he then screamed: 'Get on the ground. Get down. Get down.
'Show me your f *** ing hands, now. Put your f *** ing hands behind your [back]'
The teen, who is plainly 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 intervene to de-escalate the situation, 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? Stop talking.'
PC Castle is seen moments after leaving his police car as he takes the youth to the ground
As PC Castle screamed at the young boy, he became increasingly distressed, shrieking, sobbing and appearing to have a hard time to breathe
He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you try resisting once 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 requests for another system to be sent out over because the suspect is 'being a little b ****.'
He then begins chewing out the kid 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 positions his hands on top of the boy's face, prompting him to weep out in what appears to be discomfort.
He yells: 'You are under arrest at the moment on suspicion of assault. Right do stagnate.'
It is simply 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the cars and truck door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard shrieking 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 saving an individual from drowning, along with previously being named Neighbourhood Law enforcement officer of the Year
Colleagues concerned by PC Castle's behaviour throughout the arrest reported him to senior officers
Fury as cops officer 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 thought of attacking a senior guy while riding an e-scooter before getting in a fracas with another youth outside McDonalds.
PC Castle, who has twice won a national bravery award consisting of one for saving an elderly lady from drowning in a swollen river in 2023, found the suspect walking up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.
His coworker attempted to step in to soothe the scenario a number of times however was all however neglected by PC Castle, video footage programs.
Giving proof, PC Castle stated he ended up being 'overwhelmed and terrified' when the young boy withstood as his mind flashed back to his arrest of a county lines drug dealership 18 months previously which led him fearing for his life.
As the officer fought with the dealer, his associate who was supported was being informed to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer stepped in to defend him.
PC Castle confessed he had actually exceeded 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 yelling and resisting I stressed and became overloaded.
'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 only applied enough weight to keep his body still.
PC Lorne Castle admitted 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 apprehended for a knife offense. I believe the arrest needed to be made however I lost control of the scenario.'
Mark Ley Morgan, representing Dorset Police at the hearing, stated the knife was not pertinent as PC Castle did not understand the 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 authorities.
'It was absolutely unnecessary and disproportionate, and it is so severe that dismissal would be warranted.'
'PC Castle has let the police service and his associates down and he does not represent the numerous hard-working officers and staff of Dorset Police.
'The outcome shows the severity of this matter and ensures that he will no longer hold a function in policing and the benefit of constable.
'I am grateful to the officers for having the guts 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 'hard task' however stated 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 unsuitable and I can understand the neighborhoods we serve will be concerned about this case.
PC Castle (right), visualized with his wife Denise, accepts he devoted misconduct however denies his behaviour totaled up to gross misconduct
But the judgment showed dissentious with lots of reacting online and speaking up in support 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 insanity.
'Law enforcement officers when dealing with volatile or violent situations will sometimes swear and utilize some unsavoury words.
'All arrests include some form of force and pressing somebody even in the face throughout 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 is without some sort of force.
'I'm sick and fed up with 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 throw officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are most likely to prevent people from signing up with the police.'