A police officer who was fired over his arrest of a teenager has been told he will be allowed to appeal against his sacking for gross misconduct.
Dorset Police officer PC Lorne Castle was dismissed in May 2025 for holding a 15-year-old boy’s throat and swearing at him in Bournemouth in January 2024.
An independent panel found his actions amounted to gross misconduct and he was dismissed without notice.
Dorset Police Federation said Mr Castle’s case would be heard by a fully constituted police appeals tribunal and it would “continue to support Lorne through this process”.
Dorset Police Federation said: “We are aware of the public interest in this case, from serving officers, former officers and the wider general public – and Lorne continues to be extremely grateful for the support he has received.”
Dorset Police has been approached for comment.
During a hearing at the force’s headquarters in Winfrith in May, PC Castle admitted misconduct but denied gross misconduct.
He was also placed on the police barred list, which prevents him from holding any further role within policing.
Dorset Police released body-worn camera footage of the incident, in which the boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of a knife.
No further action was taken against the teenager, but he was issued with an out of court disposal for possessing a knife.
