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Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Moment cop tells boy, 15, ‘stop screaming like a b****' while pinning him down in arrest – as he's sacked from force
COPS last night released a video showing a sacked police officer tackling a teenage suspect and screaming in his face. The shocking footage was made public after a campaign was launched to reverse the decision to dismiss Pc Lorne Castle for the 'aggressive' and 'intimidating' arrest. 7 Cops last night released a video showing a sacked police officer tackling a teenage suspect and screaming in his face Credit: Dorset Police 7 This is the moment PC Lorne Castle pinned the teen down Credit: Dorset Police 7 The officer was sacked over his aggressive arrest of a knife-carrying teen Credit: BNPS Bravery award winning bobby Pc Castle was responding to reports the teenager had been involved in two assaults in Bournemouth when he arrested him in January last year. But his actions were deemed to have made the boy feel 'frightened and intimidated' and he had failed to act with self-control and was found guilty of gross misconduct. Dorset Police yesterday released the full body worn footage of the assault 'given the high level of public interest in the outcome of the misconduct hearing locally and to challenge misinformation'. It warned the 'video contains content that some viewers may find distressing'. The 1min58s footage shows Castle grab the teen as he walks along the street and pin him to the floor. Pc Castle shouts: 'Show me your f****** hands', as the boy screams: 'What have I done?' Castle then jabs a finger at him and shouts: 'Stop screaming like a little b****,' and tells him to 'Shut up,' as the boy pleads: 'I've done nothing.' Castle calls for back up and then says to the boy: 'Stop resisting or I'm going to smash you.' In the video Castle can be seen holding the teen's face to the ground while he kneels astride him. A Stanley-style knife was later found on the lad but Castle did not know he was carrying a knife when he arrested him. The video emerged as a crowdfunding campaign, launched by ex-Met and Dorset chief inspector Chris Amey, had reached over £22,000 to help pay for Castle's wages. Other former officers had called on the Home Secretary to step in, while a petition asking for him to be reinstated had been signed by 2,000 people. Married father of three PC Castle, who also runs a boxing academy with wife Denise, had thanked people for the 'unbelievable amount of public support'. He had twice won a bravery award, including rescuing a woman from a river, and won community officer of the year award in 2021. 7 The 1min58s footage shows Castle grab the teen as he walks along the street and pin him to the floor Credit: Dorset Police 7 His actions were deemed to have made the boy feel 'frightened and intimidated' Credit: Dorset Police 7 Pc Castle shouts: 'Show me your f****** hands', as the boy screams: 'What have I done?' Credit: Dorset Police Dorset Police deputy chief constable Rachel Farrell said: 'I understand the strength of feeling in this case and it is right to be open and transparent about what the independent panel saw, alongside other evidence and testimony. 'We are sharing Body Worn Video to address concerns about misinformation and to reassure the public that, while tackling crime in Dorset, our officers will continue to be proactive and robust – but by using their powers proportionately and with respect. 'Tackling violence, knife crime and antisocial behaviour are absolutely our priorities. 'At times our officers are required to use force to affect the arrest of suspects, prevent offences and protect the public, their colleagues and themselves. 'I have the utmost respect for the vast majority of officers, who have to use force when making an arrest and do so appropriately and with professionalism, even when they are exposed to risk and violence. They do a tough job and when their actions are proportionate, necessary and reasonable they will always be supported. 'We recognise the risks they place themselves in every day and, as an organisation, we ensure they receive the necessary training so they can correctly and safely arrest suspects, while understanding the importance of treating the public with dignity and respect. 'I would like to remind people that the independent panel gave anonymity to the 15-year-old boy and I urge people not to speculate without fact.' 'CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING' AN EX-CHIEF inspector today claimed the release of the video was "dirty tricks Chris Amey, who served in the police for 30 years and worked with PC Castle, said while the language was "a bit strong", the way the arrest was carried out was "no different or worse than what happens thousands of times a day." He said: "I think Dorset Police releasing this video shows their desperation. "It is a real dirty tricks move and an attempt to discredit him. "I've watched the video and in my mind I think it is something you would see on a typical Friday or Saturday night up and down the country. "I'm looking at an officer who is trying to restrain a violent offender who has just assaulted two members of the public with a crowd of people surrounding him. "I can assure the public that this probably happens in thousands of incidents up and down the country every single day. "It was a lawful arrest and he used reasonable force. "The language is a bit strong but we have to sometimes use language to get compliance." He said the police should have released the entire video and not just a two minute clip. He said: "Context is everything. If you are going to show the video you should show the whole incident. "Are they going to release footage of the prior assaults or the moment the knife falls out of the boy's pocket while Lorne is making the arrest? "I believe Lorne should be commended for taking a knife off the street which is the aim of Dorset Police's latest campaign."
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Moment cop tells boy, 15, ‘stop screaming like a b****' while pinning him down in arrest – as he's sacked from force
COPS last night released a video showing a sacked police officer tackling a teenage suspect and screaming in his face. The shocking footage was made public after a campaign was launched to reverse the decision to dismiss Pc Lorne Castle for the 'aggressive' and 'intimidating' arrest. 7 Cops last night released a video showing a sacked police officer tackling a teenage suspect and screaming in his face Credit: Dorset Police 7 This is the moment PC Lorne Castle pinned the teen down Credit: Dorset Police 7 The officer was sacked over his aggressive arrest of a knife-carrying teen Credit: BNPS Bravery award winning bobby Pc Castle was responding to reports the teenager had been involved in two assaults in But his actions were deemed to have made the boy feel 'frightened and intimidated' and he had failed to act with self-control and was found guilty of gross misconduct. Dorset Police yesterday released the full body worn footage of the assault 'given the high level of public interest in the outcome of the misconduct hearing locally and to challenge misinformation'. It warned the 'video contains content that some viewers may find distressing'. Read More The 1min58s footage shows Castle grab the teen as he walks along the street and pin him to the floor. Pc Castle shouts: 'Show me your f****** hands', as the boy screams: 'What have I done?' Castle then jabs a finger at him and shouts: 'Stop screaming like a little b****,' and tells him to 'Shut up,' as the boy pleads: 'I've done nothing.' Castle calls for back up and then says to the boy: 'Stop resisting or I'm going to smash you.' Most read in The Sun In the video Castle can be seen holding the teen's face to the ground while he kneels astride him. A Stanley-style knife was later found on the lad but Castle did not know he was carrying a knife when he arrested him. The video emerged as a crowdfunding campaign, launched by ex-Met and Dorset chief inspector Chris Amey, had reached over £22,000 to help pay for Castle's wages. Other former officers had called on the Home Secretary to step in, while a petition asking for him to be reinstated had been signed by 2,000 people. Married father of three PC Castle, who also runs a boxing academy with wife Denise, had thanked people for the 'unbelievable amount of public support'. He had twice won a bravery award, including rescuing a woman from a river, and won community officer of the year award in 2021. 7 The 1min58s footage shows Castle grab the teen as he walks along the street and pin him to the floor Credit: Dorset Police 7 His actions were deemed to have made the boy feel 'frightened and intimidated' Credit: Dorset Police 7 Pc Castle shouts: 'Show me your f****** hands', as the boy screams: 'What have I done?' Credit: Dorset Police Dorset Police deputy chief constable Rachel Farrell said: 'I understand the strength of feeling in this case and it is right to be open and transparent about what the independent panel saw, alongside other evidence and testimony. 'We are sharing Body Worn Video to address concerns about misinformation and to reassure the public that, while tackling crime in Dorset, our officers will continue to be proactive and robust – but by using their powers proportionately and with respect. 'Tackling violence, knife crime and antisocial behaviour are absolutely our priorities. 'At times our officers are required to use force to affect the arrest of suspects, prevent offences and protect the public, their colleagues and themselves. 'I have the utmost respect for the vast majority of officers, who have to use force when making an arrest and do so appropriately and with professionalism, even when they are exposed to risk and violence. They do a tough job and when their actions are proportionate, necessary and reasonable they will always be supported. 'We recognise the risks they place themselves in every day and, as an organisation, we ensure they receive the necessary training so they can correctly and safely arrest suspects, while understanding the importance of treating the public with dignity and respect. 'I would like to remind people that the independent panel gave anonymity to the 15-year-old boy and I urge people not to speculate without fact.' 'CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING' AN EX-CHIEF inspector today claimed the release of the video was "dirty tricks Chris Amey, who served in the police for 30 years and worked with PC Castle, said while the language was "a bit strong", the way the arrest was carried out was "no different or worse than what happens thousands of times a day." He said: "I think Dorset Police releasing this video shows their desperation. "It is a real dirty tricks move and an attempt to discredit him. "I've watched the video and in my mind I think it is something you would see on a typical Friday or Saturday night up and down the country. "I'm looking at an officer who is trying to restrain a violent offender who has just assaulted two members of the public with a crowd of people surrounding him. "I can assure the public that this probably happens in thousands of incidents up and down the country every single day. "It was a lawful arrest and he used reasonable force. "The language is a bit strong but we have to sometimes use language to get compliance." He said the police should have released the entire video and not just a two minute clip. He said: "Context is everything. If you are going to show the video you should show the whole incident. "Are they going to release footage of the prior assaults or the moment the knife falls out of the boy's pocket while Lorne is making the arrest? "I believe Lorne should be commended for taking a knife off the street which is the aim of Dorset Police's latest campaign." 7 PC Lorne Castle won community officer of the year award in 2021 Credit: BNPS
Newsweek
a day ago
- Newsweek
Internet Unprepared for TSA Agent's Response to Dog at Airport
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A video of a dog getting a "full pat down" by a TSA (Transportation Security Administration) official at the airport has gone viral on TikTok. The clip, captured on May 18, was shared by @matthewandpaul and has had three million views since it was posted on May 21. Text overlaid on the clip says: "Guide dog getting full pat down by airport security." The video shows Paul Castle, who is from Seattle, Washington, at the airport security check area with his guide dog Mr. Maple. Castle, who is legally blind and has less than five percent of his vision remaining, was born with a rare eye disease known as Retinitis Pigmentosa. "Mr. Maple always gets a pat down at the airport due to the metal in his harness," Castle told Newsweek. The viral clip shows Mr. Maple walking through a metal detection device, with Castle waiting at the other side of it, standing beside a TSA agent. The agent is seen gently patting his hands around the pup's face and body. A caption shared with the post says: "Should we call it a 'pet down'?" Castle, who got Mr. Maple from Guide Dogs for the Blind in Oregon, has had his guide dog for four years. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website of the U.S. Department of Justice, service animals are defined as dogs of any breed and size that are "trained to perform a task directly related to a person's disability." Service animals are not "required to be certified or go through a professional training program" or "to wear a vest or other ID that indicates they're a service dog," the website notes. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) notes that "airlines are required to recognize dogs as service animals and accept them for transport on flights to, within and from the United States." Viewers on TikTok were delighted by the guide dog in the viral clip, with some wondering why the dog needed to get a full pat down at the airport. Søren B Madsen 🇩🇰 asked "What can a dog hide?" and @wordsofnonsense said "where would he hide something." DamselWithoutDistress wrote: "TSA looking for a secret pocket in his fur?" Eris_christina noted' "definitely suspicious, Mr Maple was bribing the TSA with those kisses." Jaimie Moore wrote: "I feel like the security man just wanted an excuse to pet maple." 1KCA1 said: "Any excuse to pet the pups!!!" A stock image of a Labrador held on a leash in an airport setting. A stock image of a Labrador held on a leash in an airport setting. Getty Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Police afraid to use force after ‘woke witch hunt'
Police are 'concerned' about using force while making arrests after a 'woke witch hunt' resulted in a decorated officer being dismissed for gross misconduct. Dorset Police Federation has called for 'urgent clarification' from senior officers about the implications of using force, including by those 'who make genuine mistakes when doing so'. It comes after Lorne Castle was dismissed for behaving aggressively and using unreasonable force during an incident in Bournemouth in January last year. Castle is alleged to have told a youth who was found to be in possession of a knife to 'stop screaming like a b---h' and threatened to 'smash him' before putting his hands around the boy's neck. Campaigners have since hit out at Dorset Police, calling the force 'woke' and claiming Mr Castle had been 'thrown under a bus'. Dorset Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers such as Mr Castle, said its members were now doubting themselves over whether they should manhandle suspects to overpower them. A spokesman said: 'Dorset Police Federation has been overwhelmed by the response by our members since the outcome of this case – colleagues are understandably concerned about what the outcome of this case means for them and their use of force. 'It must be said that we note the strength of feeling from members of the public in Dorset over this incident as well. 'We are seeking urgent clarification from Dorset Police about the implications of using force for officers, including those who make genuine mistakes when doing so. 'We are also keen to review the sustainability of our training provisions around the use of force to ensure that it is fit for purpose. We want to ensure that our members feel that they will be supported when using force lawfully and proportionately.' In a decade as a PC, Mr Castle was twice commended for saving the lives of members of the public. In 2023, he put his own safety at risk to rescue a woman from being swept away in a flooded river. In 2021, he was made Dorset Police's officer of the year for his 'outstanding service' and for undertaking every shift 'with the personal commitment to make a difference and do the right thing'. At the time of the arrest last year, the youth was wanted in connection with an assault on an elderly member of the public on Bournemouth seafront and for being part of a gang attack at a McDonald's restaurant. As three officers struggled to restrain him and handcuff him, a three-inch knife fell out of his pocket. One end was a lock knife and the other a Stanley knife. The teenager claimed it was for use at his work. Campaigners have hit out at Dorset Police over the officer's dismissal, with a petition on calling for him to be reinstated. Some have also called for the Home Secretary to intervene. Chris Amey, who served in the police for 30 years, has set up a GoFundMe campaign to pay Mr Castle's wages. He accused Dorset Police of pursuing a 'woke and weak' agenda. Mr Amey, a retired chief inspector, said: 'Dorset Police have completely lost touch with reality and the community they serve. 'If you have been following this case you will see a significant overwhelming positive response from huge numbers of the general public, both via social media and in person to Lorne himself. 'It is fantastic to see that this woke and weak agenda will no longer be tolerated. I couldn't stand by and watch a good man and his family suffer at the hands of what can only be described as a 'witch hunt'. 'The decisions made in this case have serious and unprecedented consequences for all serving officers looking to proactively stop and search or arrest offenders in possession of bladed weapons. Are they all now expected to go up to such offenders and politely ask them if they'd kindly hand over anything nasty they might have on them?' He added: 'The Home Office should be looking at this, and if I was the Home Secretary I would be really concerned about what's going on at Dorset Police at the moment. It was an abysmal decision to dismiss him. All common sense has gone out of the window.' Mr Castle, a married father of three, has thanked people for the 'unbelievable amount of public support'. He said: 'I can't say how much the messages and public support have meant. It's been a tough time, it's been hard on me and my family. I'm OK, I feel free for the first time since I joined this job. Who knows what the future holds, but I had to say thank you.' A spokesman for Dorset Police said: 'An independent panel reviewed all the evidence in relation to this incident and found PC Lorne Castle had committed gross misconduct, having breached the standards of professional behaviour in respect of authority, respect and courtesy, conduct and use of force after he behaved aggressively and used unreasonable force while arresting a 15-year-old boy in Bournemouth town centre. 'We continue to support our colleagues where they use force in a lawful and proportionate way and the standards of behaviour, that the public expect, are upheld. We are working hard to maintain and improve trust and public confidence in policing and tackling unethical or unacceptable behaviour remains a Force priority.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Like All Of The Karate Kid Movies, But The 2010 One Is My Favorite. Here's Why
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. When I ranked all five Karate Kid movies, I put the original at number one because, you know, I like to give the people what they want. Even though The Karate Kid Part II and III each have their fans, and The Next Karate Kid…is a film that exists, I know that everybody loves the original. Inversely, I also know that pretty much nobody thinks the 2010 The Karate Kid, starring Jaden Smith, is the best movie in the franchise. But, do you want to know a little secret that the above headline kind of already spoiled? I think it's the best. And, with the upcoming Karate Kid Legends (which looked awesome at CinemaCon) bridging the gap between the old Karate Kid, and the more recent one, I thought that now was as good a time as any to sing the 2010 movie's praises. We once ranked the most vicious villains of The Karate Kid franchise, and many of the characters that you might expect made the list, such as John Kreese, Johnny Lawrence, and Terry Silver. However, while I'm not completely on board with the whole 'Daniel LaRusso is the REAL villain theory' that's been floating around the internet for awhile, what I will say is that Daniel isn't the most likeable protagonist. For example, in The Karate Kid Part II, he asks mentor,Mr. Miyagi why he doesn't just kill John Kreese when given the chance. I'll repeat that. Daniel asks his mentor, who is a man of peace, why he doesn't KILL another human being. So, yeah. I'm not sure if Daniel has the best motives when it comes to the fine art of karate. That said, do you know what character doesn't have murderous intent? Dre Parker, played by Castle headpiece-wearing aficionado Jaden Smith. You see, Dre, just like Daniel, finds himself being a stranger in a strange land (But this time, in China rather than California). And, like Daniel, Dre finds himself in trouble because he likes a girl. That said, Dre's worst behavior in the movie involves throwing dirty water on some punks, and convincing the girl he likes to play hooky from school for one day. He doesn't throw the first punch when facing his bully, nor does he seem like the kind of person who can't accept that people can change in the future. In truth, Dre seems like the kind of kid who avoids seeking out trouble, but is willing to stand his ground if it finds him, and I really like that about him. I'm not sure if I can say the same for Daniel-san, however. Jackie Chan is a legend. Everybody knows that. In fact, I grew up watching all of the best Jackie Chan movies when I was little, and I share a lot of those movies with my own children. Like I said, the man's a legend. So, it's been interesting to watch one of the greatest action heroes of all time transition into becoming the wise old man character. And, no offense to Pat Morita, as he carried all four of those Karate Kid movies, but I just don't see him as being the kind of guy who could kick everybody's butt in a room if he had the opportunity. But Jackie Chan? Well, I've seen him do it. In other movies, sure, but that's how I know him. Plus, I just like Jackie Chan's performance as Mr. Han better than Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi. Both Miyagi and Han have a dark past, and both of them act as father figures to Daniel and Dre, respectively. However, I just have more of a connection with Jackie Chan, given my history watching so many of his movies. It's almost like, similar to Dre, I grew up with Jackie Chan as well, so I just like him better. It's a personal thing, I know, but this is a personal article. I kind of brought this up with the first entry on why I prefer Dre over Daniel, but Daniel seems like he causes a lot of his own problems. Yes, he shouldn't be bullied by the members of Cobra Kai, but he should also kind of mind his own business, especially when moving to a new area. Daniel is also a teenager, and even turns 18 in the movie. So, in a lot of ways, I feel like Daniel could possibly make better decisions, or at least know not to spray water at Johnny as payback. Because in a lot of ways, I kind of don't feel bad when Daniel gets the snot beaten out of him in the first movie. He kind of deserves it. I don't feel that way about Dre though. For one thing, Dre is only 12, so I'm more okay with him making bad decisions (like throwing dirty water on his bully). I also feel like Dre has more to deal with in his life, what with moving to a different continent, and the fact that his mentor, Mr. Han has a lot of trauma, as exhibited by the part where he's wrecking the car that he killed his wife and child in, and that's a lot for a 12-year-old to witness. Finally, I think the tournament itself seems more important for Dre, even though the set-up is similar to the original The Karate Kid. Dre, being a foreigner, really only has this opportunity to find happiness in China, whereas I think Daniel would get by, even if he lost the tournament and continued to get bullied (I mean, he got a car, right? He could drive away from his troubles). So, in every way, I just think the stakes are higher for Dre, and I like that about the 2010 film. I prefer it, even. I've never been to China, and I don't see myself ever going there, unfortunately. So, that's where movies come in (Inversely, the Chinese audience seems to like our movies, too…though, some of the movies they like might be questionable). Since I won't travel there, I enjoy seeing characters go there, and that's where 2010's The Karate Kid takes place–Right in Beijing, China. This is a great setting, because again, Dre is a kid out of his element. He originally lived in Detroit, Michigan, but once the auto industry went belly up, his mother had to move them. And, I love this element about the film. In the original movie, Daniel moved from Newark (Whoop whoop. New Jersey, representing!) to Los Angeles, California. But, I'm sorry. As somebody who has been to both Newark and Los Angeles, I don't feel anything is exotic about either location. Daniel moving there changes the locale, sure, but not in a way like Detroit does to China. In fact, this adds to a lot of the conflict in 2010's The Karate Kid. Because while yes, The Karate Kid Part II takes place in Japan, Daniel is with Mr. Miyagi. But, Dre is all alone in China, for the most part, and trying to navigate this new setting while his mother's at work really adds to the tension. In that way, I think China is the most interesting setting this series has ever had. But, that also adds to another reason why this is my favorite 'The Karate Kid' movie. I put 'The Karate Kid' in quotes before because it's a complete misnomer, as this movie is not about karate, which is Japanese in origin (Which is why Part II takes place in Okinawa). Instead, it's about kung fu, which is from China. In fact, 2010's The Karate Kid wasn't even titled that in China. Instead, it was titled, Kung Fu Dream, which makes sense, since the 2010 movie was only called The Karate Kid in America since people already know the title, and it loosely followed the same events from the first film. But, I much prefer kung fu to karate. No disrespect to Japan (I mean, I LOVE Japan…and Godzilla), but I've always found karate to be kind of boring. In fact, I even find it boring in the original Karate Kid movies, as the actual fighting has always been the least interesting part to me about those first four films. However, the combat in the 2010 film is awesome. I love all of the fluid movements and martial arts that take place, and that alone makes this movie superior in my eyes, since I genuinely enjoy watching the fight scenes. I think they're all great. I think I've waxed on enough here, but what do you think? Does anyone else out there also love the 2010 film as much as I do? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
