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

The stunning video footage shows how PC Lorne Castle grabbed the 15-year-old young boy, who was suspected of assault, and pushed him into a wall before slamming him into the ground and proceeding to put his hand over the youth's face while shouting hazards 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, sparking a wave of criticism as it emerged the teen was thought of attacking two people consisting of a senior gentlemen.

He has actually now lifted the lid on a problem 16 months which he stated 'could have broken him' - as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces contacts us to action in.

The law enforcement officer informed GB News: 'I entered police 9 or ten years earlier. Prior to that, I was in the sports industry, went to Bournemouth University where I did law.

'I've had a positive life and enjoy and get on with individuals. The last year and a half, when they've put me on restricted duties, 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 money home until I see how this goes.'

Award-winning police officer PC Castle, who was sacked for a 'disrespect' after apprehending a knife-carrying teenager, has declared the saga left him struggling to 'pay his mortgage'

PC Castle arrested the 15-year-old kid in Bournemouth in January last year on suspicion of attack

PC Castle also provided an insight into what was going through his head during the incident, which led to him being found guilty of gross misbehavior.

'My intent was to jail a possibly violent suspect without injuries,' he said. 'He was detained, no injuries and no problem, and a knife was eliminated from the street.

'It's not a great circumstance for anyone to be in ... other officers have remained in that circumstance which's why I am here now. Any error, pause or doubt can have remarkable results.

'My intent was excellent which's why I have actually preserved my innocence, since 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 good or bad it needs to be looked at.'

It comes after Dorset Police released the complete bodycam footage from PC Castle's partner on the stop, allowing the public to evaluate the disorderly episode for themselves.

Following the arrest PC Castle's coworkers reported concerns about his conduct to senior officers, triggering a 16-month examination and gross misconduct proceedings.

A misbehavior panel recently found PC Castle made the boy feel 'frightened and intimidated' and revealed him a 'absence of courtesy and respect' during the arrest in January in 2015.

The officer (pictured) was dismissed after he was accused of showing a lack of courtesy and respect to a knife-carrying teen he detained for attack

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

He said on Tuesday that he has 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' 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 misbehavior.

They stated he failed to act with self-control, did not deal with the boy with courtesy or respect which his 'yelling, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the boy's face recommended usage of leg restraints was not required, sensible or proportionate'.

It was alleged the officer likewise got the kid's throat but this was not shown.

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

The bodycam video footage demonstrated 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 teen on the ground, he then yelled: 'Get on the ground. Get down. Come down.

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

The teenager, who is plainly 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 scenario, but Castle would not be stopped.

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

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

As PC Castle chewed out the kid, he became progressively distressed, shouting, crying and appearing to have a hard time to breathe

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

'If you try withstanding one more time - best 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 asks for another system to be sent out 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 general public who are enjoying on: 'Return, now.'

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

He screams: 'You are under arrest at the minute on suspicion of attack. Right do not move.'

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

PC Castle (right) won an award for saving an from drowning, along with previously being called Neighbourhood Law enforcement officer of the Year

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

Fury as policemans is sacked after showing knife teenager 'absence of courtesy and respect' on arrest

On the day of the arrest, the panel heard that the young boy was believed of assaulting a senior guy while riding an e-scooter before getting embroiled in a fracas with another youth outside McDonalds.

PC Castle, who has twice won a national bravery award consisting of one for conserving a senior woman from drowning in a swollen river in 2023, spotted the suspect walking up Richmond Hill in Bournemouth before the stop.

His associate attempted to step in to relax the circumstance a number of times but was all however disregarded by PC Castle, video footage shows.

Giving evidence, PC Castle said he became 'overwhelmed and frightened' when the boy resisted as his mind flashed back to his arrest of a county lines drug dealer 18 months previously which led him fearing for his life.

As the officer struggled with the dealership, his associate who was stood behind was being told to 'cut him' - before an off-duty officer intervened to safeguard him.

PC Castle confessed he had actually violated 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 knows me in public or private life understands that is not how I behave. When he began shouting and resisting I panicked and became overloaded.

'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 applied sufficient 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 apprehended for a knife offense. I think 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 pertinent as PC Castle did not know the young boy had it when making the arrest.

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

'He abused his power and authority and his behaviour undermined confidence in the cops.

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

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

'The outcome reflects the severity of this matter and guarantees that he will no longer hold a role 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 concerns 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 said: 'I have never been in any doubt that PC Castle's actions were excessive, aggressive and improper and I can comprehend the communities we serve will be concerned about this case.

PC Castle (right), imagined with his spouse Denise, accepts he committed misconduct however rejects his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct

But the judgment showed divisive with lots of reacting online and speaking out in assistance of the officer.

Norman Brennan, a retired authorities officer and creator of the campaign group Protect the Protectors, implicated Dorset Police of throwing PC Castle 'under a bus'.

He said: '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 insanity.

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

'All arrests include some type of force and pushing someone even in the face during a battle is not always intentional and even if it is its part and parcel in lots of arrests when limiting a suspect. No arrest lacks some sort of force.

'I'm sick and fed up with officers being disciplined for things like this and I think most of the general public would think this is definitely bonkers.

'Many senior officers kowtow to the continuous criticism of the cops in a sort of appeasement and often toss officers under the bus or to the wolves as sacrificial lambs. Cases like this are most likely to hinder people from joining the cops.'