An award-winning law enforcement officer who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after arresting a knife-carrying teenager has declared the saga has left him worrying about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.
The shocking video demonstrates how PC Lorne Castle got the 15-year-old kid, who was suspected of assault, and pushed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and continuing to put his hand over the youth's face while shouting risks and curse words.
During the turmoil 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 teen was suspected of attacking 2 individuals consisting of an elderly gentlemen.
He has now lifted the cover on a headache 16 months which he said 'might have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces contacts us to action in.
The cops officer informed GB News: 'I entered 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've had a confident life and am pleased and get on with people. The last year and a half, when they have actually put me on limited duties, I'm not enabled face-to-face contact with people.
'I'm separated. I do not know whether I'm going to be able to pay the mortgage and bring cash home till I see how this goes.'
Award-winning cops officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after detaining a knife-carrying teenager, has actually claimed the saga left him struggling to 'pay his mortgage'
PC Castle apprehended the 15-year-old kid in Bournemouth in January in 2015 on suspicion of assault
PC Castle likewise provided an insight into what was going through his head during the incident, which led to him being condemned of gross misbehavior.
'My intent was to apprehend a potentially violent suspect without injuries,' he said. 'He was apprehended, no injuries and no complaint, and a knife was gotten rid of from the street.
'It's not a good scenario for anyone to be in ... other officers have actually remained in that scenario which's why I am here now. Any error, time out or doubt can have remarkable outcomes.
'My intention was excellent which's why I have actually kept my innocence, because I know 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 stop briefly. Whether that's excellent or bad it requires to be looked at.'
It follows Dorset Police released the complete bodycam video from PC Castle's partner on the stop, permitting the general public to judge 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 proceedings.
A misbehavior panel recently discovered PC Castle made the boy feel 'scared and daunted' and revealed him a 'absence of courtesy and respect' throughout the arrest in January in 2015.
The officer (imagined) was dismissed after he was accused of revealing a lack of courtesy and regard to a knife-carrying teen he jailed for assault
During the arrest PC Castle could 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 assistance group as he waits to see if he is entitled to an appeal
The officer admitted that he 'lost control' during 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 said he stopped working to act with self-discipline, did not treat the kid with courtesy or respect which his 'screaming, swearing, finger pointing, grabbing the young boy's face recommended usage of leg restraints was not essential, affordable or proportionate'.
It was declared the officer likewise grabbed the kid's throat but this was not shown.
PC Castle was dismissed without notification and barred from serving once again.
The bodycam footage showed how PC Castle was the first out of the police car before putting the young boy to the wall and after that pushing him to the ground while yelling: 'You're under arrest'.
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While on top of the teen on the ground, he then screamed: 'Get on the ground. Get down. Come 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 coworker can then by heard trying to step in 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 shrieking like a little b ****. Do you comprehend that? Shut up.'
PC Castle is seen moments after leaving his patrol car as he takes the youth to the ground
As PC Castle chewed out the kid, he became progressively distressed, shrieking, crying and appearing to have a hard time to breathe
He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you try resisting again, do you understand? Right, shut up.
'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 shrieking.'
Speaking into his radio PC Castle then requests for another system to be sent over since the suspect is 'being a little b ****.'
He then starts 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 informs members of the public who are enjoying on: 'Move back, now.'
He puts his hands on top of the kid's face, prompting him to cry out in what appears to be pain.
He shouts: 'You are under arrest at the minute on suspicion of assault. Right do stagnate.'
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 yelling 'what have I done wrong?'. At one point he starts sobbing and appears to be struggling to draw breath.
PC Castle (right) won an award for saving a person from drowning, in addition to previously 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 showing knife teenager 'absence of courtesy and regard' on arrest
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On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the boy was presumed of assaulting a while riding an e-scooter before getting involved in a fracas with another youth outside McDonalds.
PC Castle, who has twice won a nationwide bravery award including one for saving an elderly woman 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 relax the circumstance numerous times but was all however neglected by PC Castle, video footage programs.
Giving proof, PC Castle said he became 'overwhelmed and scared' when the kid resisted 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 dealt with the dealership, his associate who was stood behind was being informed to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer stepped in to safeguard him.
PC Castle admitted he had actually overstepped the mark with his language and aggressiveness 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 understands that is not how I act. When he began shouting and withstanding I worried 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 hit his head.
'I did not put my complete weight on him as my knees were on the concrete. I only used 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 believe the arrest required 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 understand the young boy had it when making the arrest.
Mr Morgan stated: 'PC Castle breached requirements of expert behaviour by stopping working to show self control and stopping working to treat him with courtesy or regard.
'He abused his power and authority and his behaviour weakened self-confidence in the police.
'It was totally unnecessary and disproportionate, and it is so severe that termination would be warranted.'
'PC Castle has let the cops service and his colleagues down and he does not represent the numerous hard-working officers and personnel of Dorset Police.
'The result shows 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 courage to do the ideal 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 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 excessive, aggressive and unsuitable and I can comprehend the communities we serve will be worried about this case.
PC Castle (right), imagined with his wife Denise, accepts he committed misbehavior however denies his behaviour totaled up to gross misbehavior
But the judgment proved divisive with numerous reacting online and speaking out in assistance of the officer.
Norman Brennan, a retired law enforcement officer and creator 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 actually departed of their senses. This decision epitomises how they have lost touch with the risk and reality of frontline policing. It is bloody madness.
'Policemans when facing unpredictable or violent scenarios will sometimes swear and utilize some unsavoury words.
'All arrests involve some type of force and pushing someone even in the face during a battle is not constantly 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 worn out of officers being disciplined for things like this and I think most 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 deter people from joining the authorities.'
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