Hero Police Officer Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen

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An acclaimed cops officer who was sacked for a 'absence of regard' after detaining a knife-carrying teenager has actually declared the saga has actually left him fretting about whether he can 'pay.

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


The shocking video footage demonstrates how PC Lorne Castle got the 15-year-old kid, who was presumed of attack, and pressed him into a wall before knocking him into the ground and continuing to place his hand over the youth's face while yelling hazards 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, triggering a wave of criticism as it emerged the teen was suspected of assaulting 2 people consisting of a senior gentlemen.


He has actually now lifted the cover on a nightmare 16 months which he stated 'could have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper deals with calls to action in.


The policeman told GB News: 'I came into police 9 or ten years earlier. Prior to that, I remained in the sports market, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.


'I have actually had a positive life and more than happy and get on with people. The last year and a half, when they've put me on limited responsibilities, I'm not permitted face-to-face contact with individuals.


'I'm isolated. I do not know 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 'lack of respect' after arresting a knife-carrying teenager, has claimed the saga left him having a hard time to 'pay his mortgage'


PC Castle jailed the 15-year-old young boy in Bournemouth in January last year on suspicion of assault


PC Castle also gave an insight into what was going through his head throughout the occurrence, which led to him being condemned of gross misconduct.


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


'It's not a nice circumstance for anybody to be in ... other officers have remained in that situation and that's why I am here now. Any error, time out or hesitation can have dramatic outcomes.


'My objective was great and that's why I have maintained my innocence, because I know my own state of mind.


'If I know it can be analysed like a sport, armchair critiquing, some time down the line, it's gon na make you stop briefly. Whether that's excellent or bad it needs to be taken a look at.'


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


Following the arrest PC Castle's colleagues reported concerns about his conduct to senior officers, triggering a 16-month examination and gross misbehavior procedures.


A misconduct panel last week discovered PC Castle made the kid feel 'scared and daunted' 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 teen he jailed for attack


During the arrest PC Castle might be seen placing his hands over the young boys head and sitting on top of him


He said on Tuesday that he has been assisted out by a strong support system 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 police 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 deal with the young boy with courtesy or respect which his 'yelling, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the boy's face recommended usage of leg restraints was not essential, reasonable or proportionate'.


It was alleged the officer likewise got the kid's throat but this was not shown.


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


The bodycam video footage showed how PC Castle was the very first out of the patrol automobile before putting the kid 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 shouted: 'Get on the ground. Get down. Get down.


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


The teenager, 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 step in to de-escalate the situation, but Castle would not be stopped.


While pointing his finger into the teenager's face, he yelled: 'Right, listen, stop yelling like a little b ****. Do you comprehend that? Shut up.'


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


As PC Castle shouted at the young boy, he ended up being progressively distressed, shrieking, crying and appearing to have a hard time to breathe


He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you try 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 understand?


'One hand at a time! One hand at a time. Stop shouting.'


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


He then begins chewing out the young boy 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 tells members of the general public who are enjoying on: 'Move back, now.'


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


He shouts: 'You are under arrest at the minute on suspicion of attack. 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 shrieking and yelling 'what have I done incorrect?'. At one point he starts crying and appears to be struggling to draw breath.


PC Castle (right) won an award for saving a person from drowning, along with formerly being called Neighbourhood Law enforcement 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 teenager 'lack of courtesy and respect' on arrest


On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the young boy was believed of attacking an elderly guy while riding an e-scooter before getting embroiled in a fracas with another youth outside McDonalds.


PC Castle, who has actually twice won a national bravery award including one for conserving a senior woman from drowning in a swollen river in 2023, found the suspect walking up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.


His colleague tried to step in to relax the circumstance several times however was all but disregarded by PC Castle, video footage programs.


Giving evidence, PC Castle said he ended up being 'overwhelmed and frightened' 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 fought with the dealer, his associate who was guaranteed was being informed to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer intervened to safeguard him.


PC Castle confessed he had 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 personal life knows that is not how I behave. When he began shouting and resisting I panicked 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 strike his head.


'I did not put my full weight on him as my knees were on the concrete. I just used sufficient 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 arrested for a knife offence. I think the arrest required to be made but I lost control of the circumstance.'


Mark Ley Morgan, representing Dorset Police at the hearing, said 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 requirements of professional behaviour by stopping working to show self control and failing to treat him with courtesy or respect.


'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 major that termination 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 outcome shows the severity of this matter and makes sure that he will no longer hold a role in policing and the opportunity of constable.


'I am grateful to the officers for having the nerve to do the best 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 'tough task' however stated PC Castle let the force down by his actions.


She said: 'I have never ever been in any doubt that PC Castle's actions were excessive, aggressive and improper and I can understand the neighborhoods we serve will be worried about this case.


PC Castle (right), imagined with his better half Denise, accepts he dedicated misconduct but denies his behaviour amounted to gross misbehavior


But the judgment proved divisive with many 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, accused Dorset Police of tossing 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 threat and truth of frontline policing. It is bloody madness.


'Policemans when facing unpredictable or violent situations will at times swear and utilize some unsavoury words.


'All arrests involve some kind of force and pressing someone even in the face throughout a battle is not constantly intentional 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 tired of officers being disciplined for things like this and I believe the bulk 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 prevent people from joining the cops.'

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