Hero Police Officer Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen
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An acclaimed cops officer who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after arresting a knife-carrying teen has declared the saga has left him fretting about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.
The shocking footage reveals how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old kid, who was presumed of assault, and pressed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and proceeding to place his hand over the youth's face while shouting dangers and curse words.
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During the commotion 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 teen was thought of attacking two individuals consisting of a senior gentlemen.
He has actually now lifted the cover on a headache 16 months which he said 'might have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper deals with calls to action in.
The law enforcement officer informed GB News: 'I entered into authorities 9 or 10 years ago. Prior to that, I was in the sports market, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.
'I've had a positive life and enjoy and get on with individuals. The in 2015 and a half, when they've put me on limited 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 money home until I see how this goes.'
Award-winning law enforcement officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'absence of respect' after jailing a knife-carrying teen, has actually claimed the saga left him having a hard time to 'pay his mortgage'
PC Castle jailed the 15-year-old boy in Bournemouth in January in 2015 on suspicion of attack
PC Castle also 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 potentially violent suspect without injuries,' he said. 'He was arrested, no injuries and no grievance, and a knife was gotten rid of from the street.
'It's not a great scenario for anyone to be in ... other officers have actually remained in that circumstance which's why I am here now. Any mistake, time out or doubt can have significant outcomes.
'My objective was great and that's why I have actually maintained my innocence, since I understand my own frame 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 good or bad it requires to be looked at.'
It follows Dorset Police launched the complete bodycam video footage from PC Castle's partner on the stop, permitting the public to judge the disorderly episode for themselves.
Following the arrest PC Castle's coworkers reported issues about his conduct to senior officers, triggering a 16-month examination and gross misconduct procedures.
A misbehavior panel last week discovered PC Castle made the boy feel 'scared and intimidated' and showed him a 'absence of courtesy and regard' during the arrest in January in 2015.
The officer (imagined) was dismissed after he was accused of showing an absence of courtesy and regard to a knife-carrying teenager he jailed for attack
During the arrest PC Castle could be seen positioning his hands over the kids head and sitting on top of him
He stated on Tuesday that he has been helped out 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 stated he stopped working to show self-control, did not treat the young boy with courtesy or regard and that his 'screaming, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the kid's face recommended use of leg restraints was not required, sensible or proportionate'.
It was alleged the officer also got the kid's throat but this was not shown.
PC Castle was dismissed without notice and disallowed from serving once again.
The bodycam video footage revealed how PC Castle was the first out of the patrol cars and truck before putting the young boy to the wall and after that pushing him to the ground while screaming: 'You're under arrest'.
While on top of the teen 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 clearly distressed, screams and informed PC Castle 'I can't' - as the is on top of him.
PC Castle's female associate can then by heard trying to intervene to de-escalate the situation, however Castle would not be stopped.
While pointing his finger into the teen's face, he screamed: 'Right, listen, stop yelling like a little b ****. Do you comprehend that? Stop talking.'
PC Castle is seen minutes after leaving his patrol automobile as he takes the youth to the ground
As PC Castle screamed at the boy, he became increasingly distressed, yelling, sobbing and appearing to struggle to breathe
He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you try withstanding once again, do you understand? Right, shut up.
'If you try withstanding 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 starts shouting at the young boy 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 comprehend? Put your hands behind your back.'
PC Castle then informs members of the general public who are seeing on: 'Return, now.'
He positions his hands on top of the young boy's face, triggering him to weep out in what appears to be pain.
He shouts: 'You are under arrest at the minute 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 yelling 'what have I done incorrect?'. At one point he begins sobbing and seems struggling to draw breath.
PC Castle (right) won an award for saving an individual from drowning, along with previously being called Neighbourhood Policeman of the Year
Colleagues concerned by PC Castle's behaviour during the arrest reported him to senior officers
Fury as policemans 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 suspected of assaulting a senior 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 national bravery award including one for saving a senior woman from drowning in a swollen river in 2023, identified the suspect strolling up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.
His associate attempted to step in to soothe the situation numerous times but was all however ignored by PC Castle, video footage programs.
Giving evidence, PC Castle said he became 'overwhelmed and terrified' when the young boy withstood as his mind flashed back to his arrest of a county lines drug dealership 18 months earlier which led him fearing for his life.
As the officer struggled with the dealership, his associate who was guaranteed was being informed to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer intervened to defend him.
PC Castle confessed he had actually exceeded 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 knows me in public or private life understands that is not how I behave. When he began shouting and withstanding 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' 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 apprehended for a knife offense. I think 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 relevant as PC Castle did not know the young boy had it when making the arrest.
Mr Morgan said: 'PC Castle breached standards of professional behaviour by stopping working to show 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 unnecessary and disproportionate, and it is so serious that dismissal would be warranted.'
'PC Castle has let the authorities service and his coworkers down and he does not represent the lots of hard-working officers and staff of Dorset Police.
'The result reflects the seriousness of this matter and makes sure that he will no longer hold a function in policing and the benefit 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 job' however said 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 improper 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 misbehavior but denies his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct
But the judgment showed dissentious with lots of responding online and speaking up in assistance of the officer.
Norman Brennan, a retired law enforcement officer and creator of the campaign group Protect the Protectors, accused Dorset Police of throwing PC Castle 'under a bus'.
He said: 'Senior officers at Dorset Police have departed of their senses. This decision epitomises how they have lost touch with the danger and reality of frontline policing. It is bloody insanity.
'Law enforcement officers when dealing with volatile or violent circumstances will sometimes swear and utilize some unsavoury words.
'All arrests involve some form of force and pushing someone even in the face throughout a battle is not constantly deliberate and even if it is its part and parcel in numerous arrests when restraining a suspect. No arrest is without some sort of force.
'I'm sick and sick of 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 constant criticism of the cops in a sort of appeasement and often toss officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are most likely to deter individuals from joining the authorities.'