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An acclaimed policeman who was sacked for a ‘lack of regard’ after apprehending a knife-carrying teenager has actually declared the legend has actually left him worrying about whether he can ‘pay his mortgage’.

The stunning video reveals how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old boy, who was believed of assault, and pressed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and continuing to position his hand over the youth’s face while shouting hazards and curse words.

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, sparking a wave of criticism as it emerged the teen was suspected of attacking 2 individuals including a senior gentlemen.

He has now lifted the lid on a problem 16 months which he said ‘could have broken him’ - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces calls to step in.

The police officer told GB News: ‘I came into cops nine or 10 years ago. Prior to that, I remained in the sports market, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.

‘I’ve had a confident life and am delighted and proceed with people. The last year and a half, when they have actually put me on limited duties, 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 till I see how this goes.’

Award-winning law enforcement officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a ‘lack of regard’ after apprehending a knife-carrying teen, has declared the saga left him having a hard time to ‘pay his mortgage’

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

PC Castle likewise gave an insight into what was going through his head throughout the occurrence, which led to him being found guilty of gross misbehavior.

‘My intent was to arrest a possibly violent suspect without injuries,’ he stated. ‘He was detained, no injuries and no complaint, and a knife was eliminated from the street.

‘It’s not a nice circumstance for anyone to be in … other officers have been in that scenario and that’s why I am here now. Any error, pause or doubt can have significant results.

‘My intent was excellent which’s why I have preserved my innocence, due to the fact that I know my own frame 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 good or bad it needs to be taken a look at.’

It follows Dorset Police released the full bodycam footage from PC Castle’s partner on the stop, permitting the public to judge the chaotic 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 misbehavior proceedings.

A misconduct panel last week found PC Castle made the boy feel ‘scared and frightened’ and him a ‘lack of courtesy and regard’ throughout the arrest in January last year.

The officer (imagined) was dismissed after he was accused of revealing a lack of courtesy and regard to a knife-carrying teenager he apprehended for attack

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

He said on Tuesday that he has actually been assisted 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 an authorities disciplinary hearing.

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

They said he stopped working to act with self-discipline, did not treat the young boy with courtesy or respect which his ‘screaming, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the young boy’s face suggested use of leg restraints was not needed, sensible or proportionate’.

It was declared the officer also grabbed the young boy’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 first out of the patrol automobile before putting the kid to the wall and after that pressing 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 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 scenario, but Castle would not be stopped.

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

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

As PC Castle chewed out the boy, he ended up being progressively distressed, yelling, sobbing and appearing to struggle to breathe

He continues: ‘Roll over. Right, you attempt resisting once again, do you understand? Right, shut up.
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‘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 yelling.’

Speaking into his radio PC Castle then requests for another system to be sent out over due to the fact that the suspect is ‘being a little b ****.’

He then starts chewing out the young boy once 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 watching on: ‘Return, now.’

He places his hands on top of the kid’s face, prompting him to cry out in what appears to be pain.

He screams: ‘You are under arrest at the moment on suspicion of attack. Right do not move.’

It is simply 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the cars and truck door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard yelling and yelling ‘what have I done wrong?’. At one point he begins weeping and seems having a hard time to draw breath.

PC Castle (right) won an award for conserving a person from drowning, in addition to previously being named Neighbourhood Policeman 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 revealing knife teen ‘lack of courtesy and respect’ on arrest

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

PC Castle, who has two times won a nationwide bravery award consisting of one for saving a senior female from drowning in a swollen river in 2023, spotted the suspect strolling up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.

His coworker attempted to action in to relax the circumstance a number of times however was all however neglected by PC Castle, video footage programs.

Giving proof, PC Castle stated he became ‘overwhelmed and terrified’ when the kid resisted 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 dealt with the dealer, his partner who was backed up was being told to ‘cut him’ - before an off-duty officer intervened to defend him.

PC Castle confessed he had violated 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 knows that is not how I act. When he started yelling 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 attempting to keep his head still with the palm of my hand so he did not strike his head.

‘I did not put my complete 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’ throughout 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 apprehended for a knife offense. I think the arrest needed to be made however 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 kid had it when making the arrest.

Mr Morgan stated: ‘PC Castle breached standards of professional behaviour by failing to show self control and stopping working to treat him with courtesy or respect.

‘He abused his power and authority and his behaviour undermined confidence in the cops.

‘It was totally unnecessary and disproportionate, and it is so major that dismissal would be justified.’

‘PC Castle has let the police service and his coworkers down and he does not represent the lots of hard-working officers and staff 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 courage to do the right 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’ however said PC Castle let the force down by his actions.

She said: ‘I have actually never ever been in any doubt that PC Castle’s actions were excessive, aggressive and unsuitable and I can comprehend the communities we serve will be worried about this case.

PC Castle (right), pictured with his other half Denise, accepts he committed misbehavior but rejects his behaviour totaled up to gross misconduct

But the judgment proved dissentious with many reacting online and speaking out in assistance of the officer.

Norman Brennan, a retired policeman and creator 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 actually taken leave of their senses. This decision epitomises how they have lost touch with the risk and truth of frontline policing. It is bloody madness.

‘Police officers when dealing with unstable or violent scenarios will sometimes swear and use some unsavoury words.

‘All arrests involve some kind of force and pressing someone even in the face during a struggle is not always intentional and even if it is its part and parcel in numerous arrests when limiting a suspect. No arrest is without some sort of force.

‘I’m ill and tired of officers being disciplined for things like this and I believe the majority of the general public would believe this is absolutely bonkers.

‘Many senior officers kowtow to the constant criticism of the police in a sort of appeasement and typically throw 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.’