A hero police officer who was sacked over his 'aggressive' arrest of a 15-year-old boy carrying a knife has said he is being treated like an 'abuser'.
Former officer of Dorset Police, Lorne Castle, was dismissed by the force after an independent disciplinary tribunal found he had committed gross misconduct in relation to the arrest in Bournemouth town centre on January 27 2024.
The ex-police constable had admitted misconduct in relation to breaching the standards of professional behaviour relating to authority, respect and courtesy, conduct and use of force, but denied gross misconduct.
Following the hearing, Dorset Police said he acted 'inappropriately' as he detained the teenager after receiving reports of two assaults in the seaside town.
It is understood that he intends to appeal the decision to sack him for gross misconduct.
