Hero Police Officer Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen
An acclaimed law enforcement officer who was sacked for a 'absence of respect' after detaining a knife-carrying teenager has actually declared the saga has left him fretting about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.
The shocking footage demonstrates how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old young boy, who was believed of attack, and pushed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and continuing to put his hand over the youth's face while shouting dangers 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 thought of attacking two people consisting of an elderly gentlemen.
He has now lifted the lid on a problem 16 months which he stated 'might have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces contacts us to action in.
The cops officer told GB News: 'I entered police nine or ten years earlier. Prior to that, I was in the sports industry, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.
'I've had a confident life and enjoy and get on with people. The in 2015 and a half, when they've put me on restricted tasks, I'm not permitted in person contact with people.
'I'm isolated. I don't 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 police officer 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 detained the 15-year-old kid in Bournemouth in January last year on suspicion of assault
PC Castle likewise offered an insight into what was going through his head throughout the occurrence, which led to him being condemned of gross misbehavior.
'My intent was to apprehend a possibly violent suspect without injuries,' he stated. 'He was jailed, no injuries and no complaint, and a knife was removed from the street.
'It's not a great circumstance for anybody to be in ... other officers have actually remained in that situation and that's why I am here now. Any mistake, pause or doubt can have remarkable results.
'My objective was good and that's why I have actually preserved 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, a long time down the line, it's gon na make you pause. 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, enabling the public to evaluate the disorderly episode on their own.
Following the arrest PC Castle's associates reported issues about his conduct to senior officers, triggering a 16-month investigation and gross misbehavior proceedings.
A misbehavior panel recently found PC Castle made the boy feel 'scared and daunted' and revealed him a 'absence of courtesy and regard' throughout the arrest in January last year.
The officer (visualized) was dismissed after he was implicated of showing a lack of courtesy and respect to a knife-carrying teenager he detained for assault
During the arrest PC Castle could be seen positioning his hands over the young boys head and sitting on top of him
He stated on Tuesday that he has been helped out 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-discipline, did not treat the boy with courtesy or regard which his 'yelling, swearing, finger pointing, grabbing the kid's face recommended use of leg restraints was not needed, sensible or proportionate'.
It was alleged the officer likewise got the boy's throat but this was not shown.
PC Castle was dismissed without notification and barred from serving once again.
The bodycam video demonstrated how PC Castle was the first out of the patrol cars and truck 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 teenager 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 coworker can then by heard trying to intervene to de-escalate the circumstance, but Castle would not be stopped.
While pointing his finger into the teen's face, he yelled: 'Right, listen, stop shouting like a little b ****. Do you understand that? Stop talking.'
PC Castle is seen moments after exiting his police car as he takes the youth to the ground
As PC Castle chewed out the kid, he ended up being progressively distressed, shouting, sobbing and appearing to have a hard time to breathe
He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you attempt withstanding once again, do you comprehend? Right, stopped talking.
'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 another unit to be sent over because the suspect is 'being a little b ****.'
He then starts screaming at the boy 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 viewing on: 'Return, now.'
He places his hands on top of the young boy's face, prompting him to weep out in what seems pain.
He yells: 'You are under arrest at the minute on suspicion of assault. Right do stagnate.'
It is just 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the vehicle door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard shrieking and shouting 'what have I done incorrect?'. At one point he starts weeping and seems having a hard time to draw breath.
PC Castle (right) won an award for conserving an individual from drowning, as well as 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 law enforcement officers is sacked after showing knife teen 'lack of courtesy and regard' on arrest
On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the boy was presumed 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 walking up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.
His associate tried to step in to soothe the circumstance a number of times but was all but overlooked by PC Castle, video footage shows.
Giving evidence, PC Castle said he ended up being 'overwhelmed and frightened' when the 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 battled with the dealer, his who was stood behind was being informed to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer intervened to defend him.
PC Castle confessed he had exceeded the mark with his language and hostility 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 understands that is not how I act. When he started yelling and resisting I worried 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 full weight on him as my knees were on the concrete. I just 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 detained for a knife offence. I believe the arrest required 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 know 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 stopping working to treat him with courtesy or regard.
'He abused his power and authority and his behaviour weakened self-confidence in the authorities.
'It was completely unneeded and out of proportion, and it is so serious that dismissal would be justified.'
'PC Castle has let the cops service and his colleagues down and he does not represent the many hard-working officers and staff of Dorset Police.
'The result shows the severity 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 guts to do the ideal thing and report their concerns about PC Castle's actions.'
After the hearing, Dorset Police Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Farrell acknowledged that officers did a 'difficult job' but said PC Castle let the force down by his actions.
She stated: 'I have actually never remained in any doubt that PC Castle's actions were extreme, aggressive and unsuitable and I can understand the communities we serve will be worried about this case.
PC Castle (right), pictured with his partner Denise, accepts he dedicated misconduct however rejects his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct
But the judgment proved dissentious with numerous reacting online and speaking out in support of the officer.
Norman Brennan, a retired cops officer and founder 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 taken leave of their senses. This choice epitomises how they have actually lost touch with the danger and reality of frontline policing. It is bloody madness.
'Police officers when dealing with unpredictable or violent situations will at times swear and utilize some unsavoury words.
'All arrests include some type of force and pushing someone even in the face throughout a struggle is not always intentional 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 sick of officers being disciplined for things like this and I believe the majority of the public would believe this is definitely bonkers.
'Many senior officers kowtow to the continuous criticism of the cops in a sort of appeasement and frequently toss officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are more most likely to hinder people from joining the cops.'