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An award-winning police officer who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after detaining a knife-carrying teen has actually claimed the saga has left him stressing over whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.
The shocking video footage shows how PC Lorne Castle got the 15-year-old kid, who was believed of attack, and pushed him into a wall before knocking him into the ground and continuing to position his turn over the youth's face while yelling dangers 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, stimulating a wave of criticism as it emerged the teen was believed 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 faces calls to action in.
The policeman informed GB News: 'I entered cops nine or ten years back. Prior to that, I remained in the sports industry, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.
'I've 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 restricted duties, I'm not permitted face-to-face contact with people.
'I'm isolated. I do not understand whether I'm going to be able to pay the mortgage and bring cash home until I see how this goes.'
Award-winning law enforcement officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after arresting a knife-carrying teenager, has declared the saga left him struggling to 'pay his mortgage'
PC Castle jailed the 15-year-old boy in Bournemouth in January in 2015 on suspicion of attack
PC Castle likewise gave an insight into what was going through his head during the incident, which resulted in him being condemned of gross misbehavior.
'My intent was to apprehend a potentially violent suspect without injuries,' he stated. 'He was detained, no injuries and no grievance, and a knife was removed from the street.
'It's not a nice scenario for anyone to be in ... other officers have actually remained in that scenario which's why I am here now. Any mistake, time out or hesitation can have dramatic results.
'My objective was excellent which's why I have preserved my innocence, since I understand my own mindset.
'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 excellent or bad it requires to be looked at.'
It comes after Dorset Police released the full bodycam 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, prompting a 16-month examination and gross misbehavior procedures.
A misconduct panel last week found PC Castle made the boy feel 'scared and frightened' and revealed him a 'absence of courtesy and regard' during the arrest in January in 2015.
The officer (visualized) was dismissed after he was accused of revealing a lack of courtesy and respect to a knife-carrying teenager he apprehended for assault
During the arrest PC Castle might be seen putting his turn over the young boys head and sitting on top of him
He stated on Tuesday that he has been assisted 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, found him guilty of gross misconduct.
They said he failed to act with self-control, did not deal with the kid with courtesy or respect and that his 'screaming, swearing, finger pointing, grabbing the boy's face suggested usage of leg restraints was not needed, affordable or proportionate'.
It was declared the officer likewise grabbed the young boy's throat but this was not proven.
PC Castle was dismissed without notice and barred from serving again.
The bodycam video revealed how PC Castle was the very first out of the police car before putting the kid 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 yelled: '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 officer is on top of him.
PC Castle's female colleague can then by heard trying to step in to de-escalate the scenario, but Castle would not be stopped.
While pointing his finger into the teen's face, he shouted: 'Right, listen, stop screaming like a little b ****. Do you comprehend that? Stop talking.'
PC Castle is seen moments after leaving his police car as he takes the youth to the ground
As screamed at the kid, he became significantly distressed, yelling, weeping and appearing to struggle to breathe
He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you try withstanding again, do you understand? Right, shut up.
'If you attempt withstanding 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 yelling.'
Speaking into his radio PC Castle then requests for another unit to be sent out over since the suspect is 'being a little b ****.'
He then starts chewing out the 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 tells members of the public who are watching on: 'Return, now.'
He puts his hands on top of the kid's face, prompting him to weep out in what appears to be pain.
He screams: 'You are under arrest at the minute on suspicion of attack. Right do not move.'
It is simply 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the automobile door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard screaming and yelling '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, as well as formerly being called 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 teenager 'absence of courtesy and regard' on arrest
On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the kid was presumed of attacking a senior guy while riding an e-scooter before getting embroiled in a fracas with another youth outside McDonalds.
PC Castle, who has actually two times won a nationwide bravery award consisting of one for conserving an elderly female from drowning in a swollen river in 2023, found the suspect walking up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.
His colleague attempted to step in to relax the situation numerous times however was all however overlooked by PC Castle, video footage programs.
Giving proof, PC Castle stated he ended up being 'overwhelmed and scared' when the kid resisted 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 partner who was stood behind was being told to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer intervened to defend him.
PC Castle confessed he had actually violated the mark with his language and hostility and broke down in tears as he stated: 'I'm embarrassed by the video and I apologise for my actions.
'Anyone who knows me in public or personal life knows that is not how I act. When he began shrieking and withstanding I stressed and ended up being overloaded.
'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 hit his head.
'I did not put my complete weight on him as my knees were on the concrete. I just 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 a cops disciplinary hearing
'During the arrest I saw the knife fall out of his waistband so he was detained for a knife offense. I think the arrest required to be made but I lost control of the situation.'
Mark Ley Morgan, representing Dorset Police at the hearing, said the knife was not relevant as PC Castle did not know the kid had it when making the arrest.
Mr Morgan said: 'PC Castle breached standards of expert behaviour by failing to show self control and failing to treat him with courtesy or regard.
'He abused his power and authority and his behaviour undermined confidence in the authorities.
'It was absolutely unnecessary and disproportionate, and it is so severe that termination would be justified.'
'PC Castle has let the police service and his colleagues down and he does not represent the lots of hard-working officers and staff of Dorset Police.
'The outcome reflects 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 nerve 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 'tough task' however stated 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 improper and I can comprehend the communities we serve will be concerned about this case.
PC Castle (right), visualized with his other half Denise, accepts he dedicated misbehavior however rejects his behaviour totaled up to gross misconduct
But the judgment proved dissentious with lots of reacting online and speaking up in support of the officer.
Norman Brennan, a retired law enforcement officer and founder of the campaign group Protect the Protectors, implicated Dorset Police of tossing PC Castle 'under a bus'.
He said: '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 madness.
'Law enforcement officers when dealing with unstable or violent circumstances will at times swear and use some unsavoury words.
'All arrests involve some form of force and pushing somebody even in the face throughout a battle is not constantly deliberate and even if it is its part and parcel in many arrests when limiting a suspect. No arrest is without some sort of force.
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'I'm sick and fed up with officers being disciplined for things like this and I believe the majority of the general public would think this is absolutely bonkers.
'Many senior officers kowtow to the consistent criticism of the authorities in a sort of appeasement and often throw officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are most likely to discourage individuals from signing up with the cops.'
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