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An acclaimed cops officer who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after apprehending a knife-carrying teenager has declared the saga has actually left him stressing about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.

The stunning video footage reveals how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old kid, who was believed of attack, and pushed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and proceeding to put his turn over the youth's face while yelling threats 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, stimulating a wave of criticism as it emerged the teenager was suspected of attacking two people including a senior gentlemen.

He has actually now lifted the cover on a headache 16 months which he said 'could have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper deals with contacts us to action in.

The policeman told GB News: 'I came into cops 9 or 10 years earlier. Prior to that, I was in the sports market, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.

'I've had a positive life and more than happy and proceed with people. The last year and a half, when they have actually put me on limited responsibilities, I'm not allowed in person contact with individuals.

'I'm separated. 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 policeman PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'absence of regard' after arresting 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 attack

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

'My intent was to detain a possibly violent suspect without injuries,' he stated. 'He was arrested, no injuries and no grievance, and a knife was gotten rid of from the street.

'It's not a good circumstance for anybody to be in ... other officers have actually remained in that scenario and that's why I am here now. Any mistake, time out or hesitation can have dramatic results.

'My intention was good which's why I have actually preserved my innocence, since I know my own state of mind.

'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 great or bad it needs to be looked at.'

It follows Dorset Police launched the full bodycam video footage from PC Castle's partner on the stop, enabling the general public to evaluate 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 investigation and gross misconduct procedures.

A misconduct panel last week discovered PC Castle made the young boy feel 'frightened and intimidated' and revealed him a 'absence of courtesy and regard' during the arrest in January in 2015.

The officer (imagined) was dismissed after he was accused of showing an absence of courtesy and regard to a knife-carrying teenager he arrested for assault

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

He stated on Tuesday that he has been assisted by a strong support 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 police disciplinary hearing.

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

They said he stopped working to act with self-control, did not treat the young boy with courtesy or respect and that his 'yelling, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the boy's face recommended use of leg restraints was not necessary, reasonable or proportionate'.

It was declared the officer likewise got the kid's throat however this was not shown.

PC Castle was dismissed without notification and disallowed from serving once again.

The bodycam video showed how PC Castle was the first out of the police car before putting the kid to the wall and then pressing him to the ground while screaming: 'You're under arrest'.

While on top of the teenager 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 informed PC Castle 'I can't' - as the officer is on top of him.

PC Castle's female colleague can then by heard attempting to step in to de-escalate the scenario, however Castle would not be stopped.

While pointing his finger into the teenager's face, he yelled: 'Right, listen, stop shrieking like a little b ****. Do you understand 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 kid, he ended up being significantly distressed, shouting, sobbing and appearing to have a hard time to breathe

He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you attempt resisting once again, do you comprehend? 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 for another unit to be sent out over due to the fact that the suspect is 'being a little b ****.'

He then begins chewing out the young 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 tells members of the general public who are watching on: 'Move back, now.'

He places his hands on top of the kid's face, prompting him to weep out in what seems discomfort.

He screams: 'You are under arrest at the minute on suspicion of attack. Right do stagnate.'

It is just 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the car door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard shouting and shouting 'what have I done incorrect?'. At one point he begins sobbing and seems having a hard time to draw breath.

PC Castle (right) won an award for saving a person from drowning, as well as 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 showing knife teenager 'absence of courtesy and respect' on arrest

On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the boy was suspected 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 actually twice won a national bravery award including one for conserving an elderly female from drowning in a swollen river in 2023, spotted the suspect walking up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.

His coworker tried to step in to relax the scenario a number of times but was all but disregarded by PC Castle, video footage shows.

Giving proof, PC Castle said he became 'overwhelmed and terrified' when the boy 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 dealership, his partner who was guaranteed was being informed to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer stepped in to defend him.

PC Castle admitted he had violated the mark with his language and aggressiveness and broke down in tears as he stated: 'I'm embarrassed 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 began shrieking and withstanding I worried and became overwhelmed.

'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 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 a cops disciplinary hearing

'During the arrest I saw the knife fall out of his waistband so he was arrested for a knife offence. I believe the arrest needed to be made but I lost control of the scenario.'

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 professional behaviour by stopping working to act with self control and failing to treat him with courtesy or regard.

his power and authority and his behaviour weakened confidence in the cops.

'It was completely unnecessary and disproportionate, and it is so serious that dismissal would be warranted.'

'PC Castle has let the authorities service and his colleagues down and he does not represent the lots of hard-working officers and personnel 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 'tough job' but said PC Castle let the force down by his actions.

She stated: 'I have never ever been in any doubt that PC Castle's actions were extreme, aggressive and improper and I can understand the neighborhoods we serve will be worried about this case.

PC Castle (right), envisioned with his better half Denise, accepts he committed misbehavior but rejects his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct

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 Protect the Protectors, accused 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 actually lost touch with the threat and reality of frontline policing. It is bloody madness.

'Police officers when dealing with volatile or violent scenarios will sometimes swear and utilize some unsavoury words.

'All arrests involve some type of force and pressing someone even in the face throughout a struggle is not always deliberate and even if it is its part and parcel in numerous arrests when restraining 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 bulk of the general public would think this is absolutely bonkers.

'Many senior officers kowtow to the consistent criticism of the cops in a sort of appeasement and frequently toss officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are more most likely to hinder individuals from signing up with the police.'
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