An award-winning law enforcement officer who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after jailing a knife-carrying teenager has actually declared the saga has left him fretting about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.
The stunning video demonstrates how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old kid, who was believed of attack, and pushed him into a wall before knocking him into the ground and proceeding to place his turn over the youth's face while shouting 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 attacking 2 people consisting of an elderly gentlemen.
He has actually now lifted the lid on a problem 16 months which he stated 'might have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper deals with contacts us to action in.
The authorities officer informed GB News: 'I came into authorities 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 confident life and enjoy and proceed with individuals. The last year and a half, when they have actually put me on restricted tasks, I'm not allowed 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 money home until I see how this goes.'
Award-winning authorities officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'absence of regard' after apprehending a knife-carrying teenager, has declared the legend left him struggling to 'pay his mortgage'
PC Castle detained the 15-year-old young boy in Bournemouth in January last year on suspicion of attack
PC Castle also gave an insight into what was going through his head during the event, which led to him being discovered guilty of gross misbehavior.
'My intent was to jail a potentially violent suspect without injuries,' he said. 'He was detained, no injuries and no problem, and a knife was eliminated from the street.
'It's not a great scenario for anyone to be in ... other officers have remained in that situation which's why I am here now. Any error, time out or hesitation can have remarkable outcomes.
'My intent was great and that's why I have kept my innocence, because I understand my own state of mind.
'If I know it can be evaluated 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 requires to be taken a look at.'
It comes after Dorset Police launched the full bodycam video from PC Castle's partner on the stop, allowing the public to evaluate 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 last week discovered PC Castle made the kid feel 'scared and daunted' and revealed him a 'absence of courtesy and regard' during the arrest in January in 2015.
The officer (visualized) was dismissed after he was implicated of revealing a lack of courtesy and respect to a knife-carrying teen he detained for assault
During the arrest PC Castle might be seen positioning his turn over the young boys head and sitting on top of him
He said on Tuesday that he has actually 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' 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 misconduct.
They said he stopped working to show self-discipline, did not treat the boy with courtesy or respect which his 'shouting, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the young boy's face suggested usage of leg restraints was not essential, reasonable or proportionate'.
It was declared the officer likewise grabbed the boy's throat however this was not proven.
PC Castle was dismissed without notice and barred from serving once again.
The bodycam video demonstrated how PC Castle was the very first out of the patrol car before putting the boy to the wall and then pushing him to the ground while yelling: 'You're under arrest'.
While on top of the teen on the ground, he then screamed: 'Get on the ground. Come down. Get down.
'Show me your f *** ing hands, now. Put your f *** ing hands behind your [back]'
The teen, who is plainly distressed, screams and informed 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 situation, however Castle would not be stopped.
While pointing his finger into the teen's face, he screamed: 'Right, listen, stop shouting like a little b ****. Do you comprehend that? Shut up.'
PC Castle is seen moments after exiting his patrol car as he takes the youth to the ground
As PC Castle chewed out the young boy, he became increasingly distressed, shouting, crying and appearing to have a hard time to breathe
He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you try resisting 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 understand?
'One hand at a time! One hand at a time. Stop shrieking.'
Speaking into his radio PC Castle then requests another system to be sent out over since the suspect is 'being a little b ****.'
He then begins 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 comprehend? Put your hands behind your back.'
PC Castle then informs members of the general public who are viewing on: 'Return, now.'
He places his hands on top of the kid's face, prompting him to sob out in what appears to be pain.
He yells: 'You are under arrest at the moment on suspicion of attack. Right do not move.'
It is just 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the cars and truck door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard yelling and screaming 'what have I done wrong?'. At one point he begins weeping and appears to be struggling to draw breath.
PC Castle (right) won an award for conserving a person from drowning, as well as previously being named Neighbourhood Law enforcement officer of the Year
Colleagues worried by PC Castle's behaviour throughout the arrest reported him to senior officers
Fury as policemans is sacked after showing knife teenager 'lack of courtesy and respect' on arrest
On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the boy was thought of attacking an elderly man while riding an e-scooter before getting involved in a fracas with another youth outside McDonalds.
PC Castle, who has twice won a national bravery award including one for conserving an elderly female from drowning in a swollen river in 2023, found the suspect strolling up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.
His colleague tried to action in to soothe the situation several times but was all but disregarded by PC Castle, video footage programs.
Giving evidence, PC Castle stated he became 'overwhelmed and terrified' when the kid withstood 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 associate who was supported was being informed to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer stepped in to safeguard him.
PC Castle confessed he had actually overstepped the mark with his language and hostility 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 started shouting and withstanding I worried 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 hit his head.
'I did not put my complete weight on him as my knees were on the concrete. I only 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 a police disciplinary hearing
'During the arrest I saw the knife fall out of his waistband so he was jailed for a knife offense. I think the arrest needed to be made but 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 expert behaviour by failing to show self control and failing to treat him with courtesy or respect.
'He abused his power and authority and his behaviour weakened confidence in the authorities.
'It was absolutely unnecessary and out of proportion, and it is so serious that termination would be warranted.'
'PC Castle has let the cops service and his associates down and he does not represent the many 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 advantage of constable.
'I am grateful to the officers for having the guts to do the best 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 task' but stated PC Castle let the force down by his actions.
She said: 'I have never ever remained in any doubt that PC Castle's actions were extreme, aggressive and improper and I can comprehend the neighborhoods we serve will be worried about this case.
PC Castle (right), visualized with his wife Denise, accepts he dedicated misbehavior however denies his behaviour totaled up to gross misbehavior
But the judgment proved dissentious with many responding online and speaking out in support of the officer.
Norman Brennan, a retired law enforcement officer and creator of the project group 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 danger and truth of frontline policing. It is bloody insanity.
'Law enforcement officers when facing unstable or violent scenarios will at times swear and utilize some unsavoury words.
'All arrests include some type of force and pushing somebody even in the face during a struggle is not always deliberate and even if it is its part and parcel in many arrests when restraining a suspect. No arrest lacks some sort of force.
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'I'm ill and sick of officers being disciplined for things like this and I believe most of the general public would believe this is absolutely bonkers.
'Many senior officers kowtow to the constant 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 more most likely to hinder individuals from joining the authorities.'
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