US EditionPolice release video of arrest that led to officer’s sacking
- Dorset Police dismissed Pc Lorne Castle after releasing bodycam footage of him using force on a 15-year-old boy in Bournemouth on January 27, 2024.
- The dismissal followed a three-day disciplinary hearing where an independent panel found Castle guilty of gross misconduct for breaching professional standards of authority and use of force.
- The two-minute video shows Castle tackling the boy, holding his face and throat, swearing, and shouting during an arrest on suspicion of assault, which was released to address misinformation and public interest.
- Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Farrell acknowledged the public’s strong reactions and emphasized the importance of sharing the findings presented by the independent panel, while PC Castle has been prohibited from taking on any future positions within the police force.
- Dorset Police stated officers must use force proportionately to tackle crime and protect the public, but the force faced criticism for releasing selective video clips without full context.
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Lorne Castle: Fundraiser exceeds £31k for sacked Dorset Police officer after bodycam shows use of force on teen
Police have released body-worn camera footage of a police officer who was dismissed for using “unreasonable force” and “aggressive” behaviour during the arrest of a 15-year-old boy in Bournemouth.
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