Officer sacked after being found to have committed gross misconduct
He is said to have "behaved aggressively and used unreasonable force" as he arrested a 15-year-old boy
A police officer who "behaved aggressively and used unreasonable force" as he arrested a 15-year-old boy has been sacked after being found to have committed gross misconduct.
A disciplinary hearing held by Dorset Police dismissed Pc Lorne Castle after the incident in Bournemouth town centre on January 27 2024.
A spokesman said Mr Castle had acted "inappropriately" as he detained the teenager after receiving reports of two assaults in the seaside town.
The spokesman said: "Pc Castle was seen to use unnecessary and inappropriate words towards the boy and place both his hands on his throat.
"The panel found that Pc Castle failed to act with self-control, did not treat the boy with courtesy or respect.
"His shouting, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the boy's face and throat and suggested use of leg restraints was not necessary, reasonable or proportionate."
Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Farrell said: "I have never been in any doubt that Pc Castle's actions were excessive, aggressive and inappropriate and I can understand the communities we serve will be concerned about this case.
"Pc Castle has let the police service and his colleagues down and it is important to reiterate that he does not represent the many hard-working officers and staff of Dorset Police."
The force spokesman said Mr Castle's name would be added to the College of Policing's list of barred officers.
He added that no further action was taken against the boy in relation to the reported assaults, but out-of-court action was taken against him for possessing a knife which fell out of his pocket during the arrest.