Decorated Cop Fights to Clear His Name
Ex-Dorset Police officer Lorne Castle has clinched a crucial victory in his battle for justice. His appeal will move forward on all submitted grounds, heading to the Police Appeals Tribunal — the highest independent police misconduct review available.
What This Win Means
This breakthrough signals official recognition that Castle’s dismissal deserves a full, formal re-examination. For the first time, an external body appears convinced that the case against him isn’t cut-and-dry.
The Backstory: What Happened?
Castle was sacked after detaining a 15-year-old boy carrying a large knife in Bournemouth. During the incident, tensions rose and Castle told two probationary officers present that they might need to use leg restraints if the boy kept resisting.
His appeal challenges the decision that many insiders believe should never have happened.
