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An award-winning policeman who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after jailing a knife-carrying teen has actually declared the saga has left him fretting about whether he can 'pay his mortgage'.
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The stunning video footage reveals how PC Lorne Castle got the 15-year-old young boy, who was suspected of assault, and pushed him into a wall before knocking him into the ground and continuing to put his turn over the youth's face while yelling hazards 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 teen was suspected of attacking 2 people including an elderly gentlemen.

He has now lifted the lid on a headache 16 months which he said 'might have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper deals with calls to step in.

The law enforcement officer informed GB News: 'I entered into police nine or 10 years back. Prior to that, I was in the sports market, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.

'I have actually had a positive life and am happy and proceed with people. The in 2015 and a half, when they have actually put me on limited tasks, I'm not enabled 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 till I see how this goes.'

Award-winning law enforcement officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after arresting a knife-carrying teen, has actually declared the legend left him struggling to 'pay his mortgage'

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

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

'My intent was to detain a possibly violent suspect without injuries,' he said. 'He was jailed, 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 been in that scenario which's why I am here now. Any error, time out or hesitation can have dramatic outcomes.

'My objective was great 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 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 comes after Dorset Police launched the full 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, prompting a 16-month investigation and gross misbehavior proceedings.

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

The officer (visualized) was dismissed after he was accused of revealing a lack of courtesy and respect to a knife-carrying teenager he apprehended for assault

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

He stated on Tuesday that he has actually been assisted out 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 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 deal with the young boy with courtesy or respect which his 'yelling, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the young boy's face suggested use of leg restraints was not necessary, affordable or proportionate'.

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

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 boy to the wall and then pushing him to the ground while shouting: 'You're under arrest'.

While on top of the teenager on the ground, he then shouted: '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 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 attempting to step in to de-escalate the scenario, but Castle would not be stopped.

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

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

As PC Castle screamed at the kid, he ended up being significantly distressed, shrieking, weeping and appearing to struggle to breathe

He continues: 'Roll over. Right, you attempt resisting once again, do you understand? Right, stopped talking.

'If you try resisting 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 asks for another unit to be sent over since the suspect is 'being a little b ****.'

He then starts shouting at the kid once 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 tells members of the public who are watching on: 'Move back, now.'

He positions his hands on top of the boy's face, triggering him to cry out in what seems discomfort.

He shouts: 'You are under arrest at the moment on suspicion of assault. 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 shrieking and yelling 'what have I done incorrect?'. At one point he starts weeping and appears to be struggling to draw breath.

PC Castle (right) won an award for saving an individual from drowning, in addition to formerly being named Neighbourhood Law enforcement officer 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 boy was believed of attacking an elderly man while riding an e-scooter before getting embroiled in a fracas with another youth outside McDonalds.

PC Castle, who has twice won a nationwide bravery award consisting of one for saving an elderly woman from drowning in an inflamed river in 2023, found the suspect strolling up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.

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

Giving evidence, PC Castle said he ended up being 'overwhelmed and frightened' when the boy 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 struggled with the dealer, his associate who was backed up was being told to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer intervened to protect him.

PC Castle admitted he had overstepped 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 private life knows that is not how I act. When he began shouting and withstanding I stressed and ended up being 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 only applied adequate weight to keep his body still.

PC Lorne Castle confessed 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 jailed for a knife offence. I think the arrest required to be made however I lost control of the situation.'

Mark Ley Morgan, representing Dorset Police at the hearing, stated the knife was not appropriate as PC Castle did not know the boy had it when making the arrest.

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

'He abused his power and authority and his behaviour weakened self-confidence in the authorities.

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

'PC Castle has let the cops service and his coworkers down and he does not represent the many 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 concerns about PC Castle's actions.'

After the hearing, Dorset Police Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Farrell acknowledged that officers did a 'difficult task' however stated 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 extreme, aggressive and improper and I can understand the communities we serve will be concerned about this case.

PC Castle (right), envisioned with his other half Denise, accepts he dedicated misbehavior however denies his behaviour totaled up to gross misconduct

But the judgment proved divisive with many reacting online and speaking out in support of the officer.

Norman Brennan, a retired policeman and founder 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 departed of their senses. This how they have lost touch with the threat and reality of frontline policing. It is bloody madness.

'Policemans when dealing with unpredictable or violent scenarios will at times swear and utilize some unsavoury words.

'All arrests include some kind of force and pressing somebody even in the face during a battle 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 sick and worn out of officers being disciplined for things like this and I believe most of the public would think this is absolutely bonkers.

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