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Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Sacked cop chases down alleged shoplifter and makes heroic citizen's arrest
Former police officer Lorne Castle, who was sacked after arresting a teen suspected of assault, leapt into action to apprehend an alleged shoplifter This is the moment sacked police officer Lorne Castle makes a citizen's arrest of a suspected shoplifter. Mr Castle's police officer instincts kicked in when he encountered a youth allegedly fleeing a Nike store with stolen goods. The 46-year-old, who was controversially dismissed last month for his aggressive arrest of a knife-carrying teen, didn't think twice about putting himself in harm's way again. He physically restrained the suspect and held him on the floor for 15 minutes until former police colleagues arrived to arrest him. The manager of the Nike store later praised Mr Castle who had been 'extremely pleasant and courteous' to the youth he had stopped. The incident took place last night (Thurs) at the Castlepoint shopping centre in Bournemouth, Dorset. It happened on the same day it was confirmed that Mr Castle would be appealing the decision taken by Dorset Police to sack him for gross misconduct. Mr Castle was found to have used disproportionate force during the arrest of the 15-year-old boy in Bournemouth in January 2024. He put his hand in the teen's face and jabbed his finger at him. Mr Castle, who won a national lifesaving award for saving an elderly lady from a flood in 2023, also failed to show the youth 'courtesy and respect' by calling him a 'b*tch' and threatening to 'smash him in'. The father-of-three has had lots of public support since the misconduct hearing went against him. A GoFundMe campaign to support him and his family has raised over £120,000. Norman Brennan, a retired police officer who was with Mr Castle before last night's incident, said: 'It was a citizen's arrest because that is what he is now. The suspect was detained until the police turned up and arrested him. 'That's the sort of police officer the public want.' He pointedly added: 'It's a good thing he showed the suspect courtesy and respect.' Retired police inspector Chris Amey, who worked with Mr Castle, said: 'Come on Lorne Castle. You really are making them (Dorset Police) look bad. 'We're delighted to say that Lorne was extremely pleasant and courteous to the man concerned and actually very apologetic for detaining him. 'Juliano the store manager was extremely happy that Lorne was able to assist in the absence of any security or police officers.' Members of the public took to social media to praise Mr Castle for his citizen's arrest. Phil Lee: 'You couldn't make this up. Well done Lorne, you have the backing of tens of thousands who can clearly see where your dedication and devotion lie, unlike your previous employers.' Peter Burnell said: 'Wouldn't it be great if Lorne was to be awarded a good citizen medal for this and the Chief Constable did the presentation!' Marissa Bradbury added: 'Once a good officer always a good officer. They made a big mistake.' Speaking about the impact that the dismissal has had on him, Mr Castle said: 'Dorset Police could have absolutely destroyed me and broken me. 'It was a very dark place and a sad moment in time, but my story seems to have touched the nation. I was sacked, left with no job, a family to look after and no job prospects. 'I want my name cleared. I feel that I have been treated really unfairly. I have been an exemplary officer for over 10 years.'
Axios
3 days ago
- Sport
- Axios
What we know about the Spurs-Suns Durant talks
The San Antonio Spurs are at the top of Kevin Durant's wishlist — but they're not biting unless the Phoenix Suns lower their asking price, according to multiple media reports. Why it matters: Landing Durant would bring championship experience to San Antonio's young core, but the Suns reportedly want the No. 2 overall pick and/or Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle in return — a steep ask, per Sports Illustrated. State of play: The NBA is entering peak chaos season, when a blockbuster trade can drop at any moment. As speculation swirls, more details are surfacing about the Spurs-Suns talks. The Ringer's Kirk Goldsberry reports that scenarios involving Castle or the No. 2 pick are "not going very well." ESPN says other teams trying to pry the pick from the Spurs — which many expect to be used on Rutgers standout Dylan Harper — have also been shut down. Reality check: Durant, a two-time Finals MVP, will be 37 at the start of the season, but he's still averaging 26.6 points per game. The Miami Heat and Houston Rockets are also on Durant's list of preferred teams. What they're saying: Spurfect blog editor Carolina Teague tells Axios Durant could boost the Spurs' rebuild — just not if it costs Castle, whom she calls "intangible." "Durant's presence could significantly impact their development and bring immediate credibility to the locker room. San Antonio's strong organizational culture and coaching stability make it one of the few environments equipped to support and integrate a veteran of his caliber," Teague says. Fans like Dylan Gonzales say they're all in on K.D. — if the price is right.
The Province
4 days ago
- The Province
Two B.C. men fined $40,000 for illegal prawn harvest off Vancouver Island
The illegal fishing took place during a commercial prawn fishery closure off the south coast of Vancouver Island in May 2022 Spot prawns from the Howe Sound area. Photo by Jenelle Schneider / PROVINCE Two men have been fined more than $40,000 for illegally harvesting prawns and other fishing offences. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors In separate cases, commercial fishers Scott Castle and Terry Lorenz were accused of harvesting illegally in a closed area of Stuart Channel near Ladysmith off the south coast of Vancouver Island in 2022. On April 29, Castle was found guilty in Nanaimo provincial court of remotely instructing vessel master Lorenz to fish in the closed area over several days. The illegal harvest was reported to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on May 30, 2022, during a commercial prawn fishery closure in the area. Castle was also found guilty of the sale of the illegally harvested prawns and for failing to complete mandatory forms as required under the Fisheries Act. Lorenz was convicted of the same offences on May 15 in Nanaimo court. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Castle was fined $30,000 for fishing during a closure and for the licence violations and $8,228 from the proceeds of the sale of the illegally caught harvest. Lorenz was fined $3,000 and banned from fishing for five years. Fisheries and Oceans said illegal harvesting harms B.C.'s lucrative commercial prawn fishery, which was worth over $50 million in 2022, and threatens conservation efforts. Fishing in closed areas could deplete the population of female prawns needed for reproduction, said the federal agency. In B.C., female prawns typically spawn between January and April. chchan@ Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks National Sports News
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Castle Biosciences enters collaboration, license agreement with SciBase
Castle Biosciences (CSTL) announced that it has entered into a collaboration and license agreement with SciBase utilizing SciBase's Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy technology which includes both desktop and point-of-care instruments. The initial goal of the collaboration is to advance the development of a diagnostic test that predicts flares in patients diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Under the collaboration and license agreement, the companies will jointly explore and develop various clinical indications related to dermatologic diseases. SciBase's initial territory will be the EU, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Japan and South Korea, while Castle Biosciences' initial territory will be North America. Assuming development success, SciBase will receive a single-digit royalty percentage on the Castle gross margin as well as a low double-digit percentage mark-up on product sales to Castle. SciBase will also receive a milestone payment of $5M when Castle sales reach $50M annually. While the development agreement calls for sharing of development costs, SciBase will be deferring its clinical development costs for the initial indication of pre-symptomatically predicting flares in patients diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, with reimbursement being made from future royalty and milestone payments.
Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
- Vancouver Sun
Two B.C. men fined $40,000 for illegal prawn harvest off Vancouver Island
Two men have been fined more than $40,000 for illegally harvesting prawns and other fishing offences. In separate cases, commercial fishers Scott Castle and Terry Lorenz were accused of fishing illegally in a closed area of Stuart Channel near Ladysmith off the south coast of Vancouver Island in 2022. On April 29, Castle was found guilty in Nanaimo provincial court of remotely instructing vessel master Lorenz to fish in the closed area over several days. The illegal harvest was reported to Fisheries and Oceans Canada on May 30, 2022 during a commercial prawn fishery closure in the area. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Castle was also found guilty of the sale of the illegally harvested prawns and for failing to complete mandatory forms as required under the Fisheries Act. Lorenz was convicted of the same offences on May 15 in Nanaimo court. Castle was fined $30,000 for fishing during a closure and for the licence violations and $8,228 from the proceeds of the sale of the illegally caught harvest. Lorenz was fined $3,000 and banned from fishing for five years. Fisheries and Oceans Canada said illegal harvesting harms B.C.'s lucrative commercial prawn fishery, which was worth over $50 million in 2022, and threatens conservation efforts. Fishing in closed areas could deplete the population of female prawns needed for reproduction, said the federal agency. In B.C., female prawns typically spawn between January and April. chchan@
