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An award-winning cops officer who was sacked for a 'absence of regard' after detaining a knife-carrying teenager has claimed the legend has left him stressing over whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.

The shocking video footage reveals how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old kid, who was suspected of attack, and pressed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and proceeding to place his hand over the youth's face while screaming risks 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, triggering a wave of criticism as it emerged the teenager was thought of assaulting two individuals including a senior gentlemen.

He has now raised the cover on a problem 16 months which he said 'might have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces contacts us to step in.

The authorities officer told GB News: 'I came into cops 9 or 10 years ago. Prior to that, I remained in the sports industry, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.

'I've had a confident life and am delighted and proceed with individuals. The last year and a half, when they've put me on restricted responsibilities, I'm not allowed face-to-face contact with individuals.

'I'm isolated. I do not know whether I'm going to have the ability to pay the mortgage and bring money home until I see how this goes.'

Award-winning policeman PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'absence of respect' after arresting a knife-carrying teenager, has claimed the saga left him having a hard time to 'pay his mortgage'

PC Castle arrested the 15-year-old young boy in Bournemouth in January in 2015 on suspicion of attack

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

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

'It's not a nice scenario for anybody to be in ... other officers have remained in that circumstance and that's why I am here now. Any mistake, pause or doubt can have significant outcomes.

'My intent was great and that's why I have kept my innocence, because I know 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 pause. Whether that's great or bad it requires to be looked at.'

It follows Dorset Police released the full bodycam video from PC Castle's partner on the stop, permitting the general public to evaluate 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 last week found PC Castle made the kid feel 'frightened and daunted' and revealed him a 'absence of courtesy and respect' throughout the arrest in January in 2015.

The officer (pictured) was dismissed after he was implicated of showing an absence of courtesy and regard to a knife-carrying teen he apprehended for attack

During the arrest PC Castle might be seen positioning his hands 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 a police disciplinary hearing.

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

They said he failed to act with self-control, did not deal with the boy with courtesy or regard and that his 'shouting, swearing, finger pointing, grabbing the boy's face suggested usage of leg restraints was not necessary, reasonable or proportionate'.

It was alleged the officer also grabbed the boy's throat however this was not proven.

PC Castle was dismissed without notification and barred from serving again.

The bodycam video revealed how PC Castle was the first out of the patrol automobile before putting the kid to the wall and then pressing him to the ground while shouting: 'You're under arrest'.

While on top of the teenager on the ground, he then yelled: 'Get on the ground. Come down. Get down.

'Show me your f *** ing hands, now. Put your f *** ing hands behind your [back]'

The teenager, who is plainly distressed, screams and told 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 circumstance, but Castle would not be stopped.

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

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

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

He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you try withstanding once again, do you comprehend? Right, stopped talking.

'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 screaming.'

Speaking into his radio PC Castle then requests another system to be sent out over due to the fact that 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 tells members of the public who are seeing on: 'Move back, now.'

He positions his hands on top of the young boy's face, triggering him to sob out in what appears to be discomfort.

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

It is simply 90 seconds after PC Castle opened the cars and truck door. Throughout the arrest, the 15-year-old could be heard shouting 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 conserving a person from drowning, as well as previously being named Neighbourhood Police Officer of the Year

Colleagues worried by PC Castle's behaviour throughout the arrest reported him to senior officers

Fury as authorities officer is sacked after revealing knife teenager 'absence of courtesy and respect' on arrest

On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the 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 an elderly woman from drowning in an inflamed river in 2023, identified the suspect strolling up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.

His colleague attempted to step in to relax the scenario several times however was all but ignored by PC Castle, video footage shows.

Giving evidence, PC Castle said he ended up being 'overwhelmed and frightened' when the young 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 fought with the dealer, his associate who was supported was being informed to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer stepped in to protect him.

PC Castle confessed he had actually 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 knows me in public or personal life understands that is not how I act. When he began screaming and resisting 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 strike his head.

'I did not put my complete weight on him as my knees were on the concrete. I just used sufficient 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 an authorities disciplinary hearing

'During the arrest I saw the knife fall out of his waistband so he was apprehended for a knife offence. I believe the arrest needed to be made however 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 understand the kid had it when making the arrest.

Mr Morgan stated: 'PC Castle breached requirements of professional behaviour by stopping working to act with 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 cops.

'It was totally unneeded and out of proportion, and it is so severe that dismissal would be warranted.'

'PC Castle has let the cops service and his coworkers down and he does not represent the numerous hard-working officers and personnel of Dorset Police.

'The outcome shows the seriousness of this matter and ensures that he will no longer hold a role in policing and the opportunity 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' 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 extreme, aggressive and unsuitable and I can understand the communities we serve will be worried about this case.

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

But the judgment showed divisive with lots of responding online and speaking up in assistance of the officer.

Norman Brennan, a retired policeman and founder of the campaign group Protect the Protectors, accused Dorset Police of tossing PC Castle 'under a bus'.

He stated: 'Senior officers at Dorset Police have departed of their senses. This decision epitomises how they have actually lost touch with the risk and reality of frontline policing. It is bloody madness.

'Police officers when facing volatile or violent situations will sometimes swear and use some unsavoury words.

'All arrests include some form of force and pressing 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 restraining a suspect. No arrest is without some sort of force.
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'I'm ill and worn out of officers being disciplined for things like this and I think most of the 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 toss officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are more most likely to discourage people from signing up with the cops.'