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Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Ex-police officer fired for ‘intimidating teenager' helps tackle shoplifter
The father-of-three has had lots of public support since the misconduct hearing went against him Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ex-police officer sacked for intimidating an arrested teen has brought down a shoplifter. Former PC Lorne Castle tackled the crook as he fled a Nike store with stolen goods on Thursday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The 46-year-old held his arms and kneeled astride him until ex-police pals arrived and arrested the alleged thief. It was the same day the fight gym boss decided to appeal against a decision by Dorset police to fire him for using too much force as he tackled a knife-wielding 15-year-old last year. The dad put his hand in the teen's face and failed to show 'respect'. But the Nike store boss praised Lorne's latest action in Bournemouth for being 'extremely pleasant and courteous'. Supporter Norman Brennan, a retired policeman, said: 'It was a citizen's arrest by the sort of officer the public wants.' 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. Dorset Police was approached for comment. Thief banned from every Greggs store in Britain after targeting one shop SEVEN times as cops launch crackdown
The Irish Sun
an hour ago
- The Irish Sun
Ex-police officer fired for ‘intimidating teenager' helps tackle shoplifter
AN ex-police officer sacked for intimidating an arrested teen has brought down a shoplifter. Former PC Lorne Castle tackled the crook as he fled a Nike store with stolen goods on Thursday. The 46-year-old held his arms and kneeled astride him until ex-police pals arrived and arrested the alleged thief. It was the same day the fight gym boss decided to appeal against a decision by Dorset police to The dad put his hand in the teen's face and failed to show 'respect'. But the Nike store boss praised Lorne's latest action in Bournemouth for being 'extremely pleasant and courteous'. READ MORE ON SHOPLIFTING Supporter Norman Brennan, a retired policeman, said: 'It was a citizen's arrest by the sort of officer the public wants.' The father-of-three has had lots of public support since the A GoFundMe campaign to support him and his family has raised over £120,000. Dorset Police was approached for comment. Most read in The Sun Thief banned from every Greggs store in Britain after targeting one shop SEVEN times as cops launch crackdown 1 Former cop Lorne Castle took down a shoplifter in Bournemouth, after being fired from the force Credit: BNPS
Daily Mirror
10 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.'
Entrepreneur
13-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur UK's London 100: Gals FC
Gals FC is proudly non-competitive, designed for women who may have never played before or have felt excluded from the sport Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur United Kingdom, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Industry: Sport Started in London by best friends and two ex-employees of City Pantry, Gals FC is redefining what football can be - welcoming, inclusive, and, most importantly, fun. With sport offering powerful benefits across all generations, this stands out as a bold and visionary concept - undeniably deserving its spot on the Entrepreneur UK London100 list. Unlike traditional football clubs, Gals FC is proudly non-competitive, designed for women who may have never played before or have felt excluded from the sport. There are no trials, no leagues, and no pressure - just a game where everyone belongs. With 13 thriving communities across the UK and plans to reach 50 this year, Gals FC is on a mission to get 150,000 women playing football every week. Gals FC's impact speaks for itself: 91% of players say their mental health has improved since joining of players say their mental health has improved since joining 70% wouldn't be playing football without Gals FC wouldn't be playing football without Gals FC Two-thirds feel more confident in everyday life "Innovation isn't just about technology - it's about rethinking who gets to belong. At Gals FC, we've built a football experience where competition takes a backseat to community, proving that sport can be social, inclusive, and empowering for everyone." — Lorne, co-founder of Gals FC With £150k in seed funding and an ambitious national expansion plan, Gals FC is not just a football club - it's a movement that's changing the game for women in the UK.
Scotsman
03-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Morrisons has launched a new 23-piece Big Daddy Breakfast
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Morrisons is bringing back the daddy of all breakfasts in time for Father's Day. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Available across all Morrisons Cafés nationwide, the whopping 23-piece Big Daddy Breakfast will cost just £10. For the hungriest of dads and father figures, the Big Daddy Breakfast is exclusively available from now until Sunday June 15 – delivering on flavour, fullness and value all in one plate. It's the perfect way to kick-off a day of celebrating your hero. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To celebrate Father's Day, Morrisons is launching the Big Daddy Breakfast. The daddy of all breakfasts (English version) includes a whopping 23 pieces (not counting the individual beans!) and will be available across all Morrisons Cafés nationwide. Dads will be able to enjoy the breakfast at Morrisons from 2nd - 15th June, for just £10.00. The mammoth meal boasts four bacon rashers, four sausages, four crispy hash browns, three slices of black pudding, three fried eggs, baked beans (they haven't counted each individual bean!), sliced mushrooms and not one, or two but three slices of bread with butter. For Morrisons Scottish customers, the four sausages and four hash browns are replaced with four Lorne sausages and four traditional potato scones. Chris Strong, Senior Café Trading Manager at Morrisons, said: 'Back by popular demand, our Big Daddy Breakfast is bigger and better! It's for the hungriest of dads and father figures that do us proud. We've created the Big Daddy Breakfast to be bold, satisfying, and full of classic favourites, all at a price that's hard to beat.' To make the celebration even better value, families can enjoy the Kids Eat Free offer including Birds Eye all-time favourites like 'build your own breakfast' on mini potato waffles and chicken dippers, when purchasing the Big Daddy Breakfast or any meal costing over £5.
