Hero Policemans Reveals Fears after being Sacked For Tackling Teen

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An acclaimed law enforcement officer who was sacked for a 'lack of respect' after detaining a knife-carrying teen has actually declared the legend has left him fretting about whether he can 'pay his.

An award-winning police officer who was sacked for a 'lack of regard' after arresting a knife-carrying teen has actually declared the legend has actually left him fretting about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.


The shocking footage demonstrates how PC Lorne Castle got the 15-year-old kid, who was believed of attack, and pressed him into a wall before knocking him into the ground and continuing to position his hand over the youth's face while yelling risks and curse words.


During the commotion a Stanley-type knife fell out of the teenager's waistband.


PC Castle, 46, was dismissed from Dorset Police over the Bournemouth arrest, triggering a wave of criticism as it emerged the teenager was believed of assaulting 2 people including an elderly gentlemen.


He has actually now raised the cover on a headache 16 months which he said 'might have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces calls to step in.


The law enforcement officer informed GB News: 'I entered into cops 9 or 10 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 more than happy and proceed with people. The in 2015 and a half, when they've put me on restricted responsibilities, I'm not permitted in person contact with individuals.


'I'm isolated. I do not know whether I'm going to be able to pay the mortgage and bring cash home up 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 teenager, has claimed the legend left him struggling to 'pay his mortgage'


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


PC Castle also offered an insight into what was going through his head during the occurrence, which resulted in him being condemned of gross misbehavior.


'My intent was to arrest a potentially violent suspect without injuries,' he stated. 'He was jailed, no injuries and no grievance, and a knife was removed from the street.


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


'My intent was excellent and that's why I have actually 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 stop briefly. Whether that's great or bad it needs to be taken a look at.'


It follows Dorset Police launched the full bodycam footage from PC Castle's partner on the stop, enabling the public to judge the disorderly episode for themselves.


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


A misbehavior panel recently found PC Castle made the kid feel 'scared and daunted' and revealed him a 'lack of courtesy and regard' throughout the arrest in January last year.


The officer (visualized) was dismissed after he was accused of revealing a lack of courtesy and respect to a knife-carrying teen he detained for assault


During the arrest PC Castle could be seen positioning his turn over the kids head and sitting on top of him


He said on Tuesday that he has been assisted out by a strong support group 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 cops disciplinary hearing.


The panel, led by Wiltshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Deborah Smith, found him guilty of gross misbehavior.


They stated he stopped working to show self-discipline, did not treat the kid with courtesy or regard and that his 'yelling, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the boy's face recommended use of leg restraints was not needed, sensible or proportionate'.


It was declared the officer also got the kid's throat however this was not proven.


PC Castle was dismissed without notice and disallowed from serving again.


The bodycam video demonstrated how PC Castle was the very first out of the police car before putting the young boy to the wall and after that pressing him to the ground while shouting: 'You're under arrest'.


While on top of the teen on the ground, he then yelled: 'Get on the ground. Come down. Come down.


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


The teen, 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 circumstance, but Castle would not be stopped.


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


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


As PC Castle screamed at the boy, he became progressively distressed, shrieking, crying and appearing to struggle to breathe


He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you attempt withstanding once again, do you understand? Right, shut up.


'If you attempt resisting one more time - best 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 out over because the suspect is 'being a little b ****.'


He then starts chewing out 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 understand? Put your hands behind your back.'


PC Castle then informs members of the general public who are viewing on: 'Return, now.'


He puts his hands on top of the kid's face, prompting him to weep 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 car door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard yelling and shouting 'what have I done wrong?'. 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, in addition to formerly being called Neighbourhood Police 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 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 two times won a nationwide bravery award including one for saving an elderly woman from drowning in an inflamed river in 2023, spotted the suspect strolling up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.


His colleague tried to step in to calm the circumstance a number of times however was all but neglected by PC Castle, video footage shows.


Giving evidence, PC Castle stated he ended up being 'overwhelmed and scared' when the kid withstood as his mind flashed back to his arrest of a county lines drug dealer 18 months earlier which led him fearing for his life.


As the officer had problem with the dealership, his partner who was backed up was being told to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer intervened to safeguard him.


PC Castle admitted he had actually overstepped 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 knows me in public or private life knows that is not how I act. When he started yelling and withstanding I panicked and ended up being overwhelmed.


'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 strike 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 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 jailed for a knife offense. I believe 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 appropriate 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 show self control and stopping working to treat him with courtesy or respect.


'He abused his power and authority and his behaviour weakened confidence in the cops.


'It was absolutely unneeded and disproportionate, and it is so severe that termination would be warranted.'


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


'The outcome shows the seriousness of this matter and makes sure that he will no longer hold a function in policing and the privilege of constable.


'I am grateful to the officers for having the nerve 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 'tough 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 improper and I can comprehend the communities we serve will be concerned about this case.


PC Castle (right), envisioned with his other half Denise, accepts he dedicated misconduct however rejects his behaviour amounted to gross misbehavior


But the judgment showed dissentious with numerous reacting online and speaking up in assistance of the officer.


Norman Brennan, a retired cops officer and founder of the campaign 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 decision epitomises how they have lost touch with the threat and reality of frontline policing. It is bloody insanity.


'Law enforcement officers when facing unstable or violent situations will at times swear and use some unsavoury words.


'All arrests include some form of force and pressing somebody even in the face during a struggle is not always 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 majority of the general public would think this is definitely bonkers.


'Many senior officers kowtow to the consistent criticism of the cops in a sort of appeasement and typically 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.'

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