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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Yahoo
Ex-Pc sacked for ‘aggressive' arrest is appealing against dismissal, force says
An ex-police officer who was sacked because of his 'aggressive' detention of a 15-year-old boy is appealing against the disciplinary ruling against him, his former force has confirmed. Lorne Castle was dismissed by Dorset Police after an independent disciplinary tribunal found that he had committed gross misconduct in relation to the arrest of the youth in Bournemouth town centre on January 27 2024. The ex-police constable had admitted misconduct in relation to breaching the standards of professional behaviour relating to authority, respect and courtesy, conduct and use of force but denied gross misconduct. A Dorset Police spokesman confirmed that the force had been notified by Mr Castle of his intention to appeal. He said: 'We can confirm we have received notification of Lorne Castle's intention to appeal. 'As the formal appeal process is under way, we are unable to comment further.' Following the disciplinary hearing in May, the force said that Mr Castle had acted 'inappropriately' as he detained the teenager after receiving reports of two assaults in the seaside town. The force said in a statement: 'Pc Castle was seen to use unnecessary and inappropriate words towards the boy and place both his hands on his throat. 'The panel found that Pc Castle failed to act with self-control, did not treat the boy with courtesy or respect. 'His shouting, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the boy's face and throat and suggested use of leg restraints was not necessary, reasonable or proportionate.' A video clip of the incident, released by the force, shows the officer tackling the boy to the ground before taking hold of the teenager's face and throat while repeatedly swearing and shouting at him. The boy can be heard shouting and crying 'what have I done' and 'what did I do' before the officer shouts 'stop screaming like a little b****, do you understand that? Shut up'. The teenager also screams 'my f****** neck, get off me, I don't want you on me', while Mr Castle is on top of him. The officer later shouts 'stop resisting or I'm gonna smash you, do you understand?' and says the boy is being arrested on suspicion of assault. Speaking on LBC radio, Mr Castle, a 46-year-old father-of-three said that he had received thousands of messages of support. But he said that he felt that people were questioning his nature despite previously having '10 years of exemplary service' and having previously received a bravery award from the Humane Society.
The Independent
19 hours ago
- The Independent
Ex-Pc sacked for ‘aggressive' arrest is appealing against dismissal, force says
An ex-police officer who was sacked because of his 'aggressive' detention of a 15-year-old boy is appealing against the disciplinary ruling against him, his former force has confirmed. Lorne Castle was dismissed by Dorset Police after an independent disciplinary tribunal found that he had committed gross misconduct in relation to the arrest of the youth in Bournemouth town centre on January 27 2024. The ex-police constable had admitted misconduct in relation to breaching the standards of professional behaviour relating to authority, respect and courtesy, conduct and use of force but denied gross misconduct. A Dorset Police spokesman confirmed that the force had been notified by Mr Castle of his intention to appeal. He said: 'We can confirm we have received notification of Lorne Castle's intention to appeal. 'As the formal appeal process is under way, we are unable to comment further.' Following the disciplinary hearing in May, the force said that Mr Castle had acted 'inappropriately' as he detained the teenager after receiving reports of two assaults in the seaside town. The force said in a statement: 'Pc Castle was seen to use unnecessary and inappropriate words towards the boy and place both his hands on his throat. 'The panel found that Pc Castle failed to act with self-control, did not treat the boy with courtesy or respect. 'His shouting, swearing, finger pointing, taking hold of the boy's face and throat and suggested use of leg restraints was not necessary, reasonable or proportionate.' A video clip of the incident, released by the force, shows the officer tackling the boy to the ground before taking hold of the teenager's face and throat while repeatedly swearing and shouting at him. The boy can be heard shouting and crying 'what have I done' and 'what did I do' before the officer shouts 'stop screaming like a little b****, do you understand that? Shut up'. The teenager also screams 'my f****** neck, get off me, I don't want you on me', while Mr Castle is on top of him. The officer later shouts 'stop resisting or I'm gonna smash you, do you understand?' and says the boy is being arrested on suspicion of assault. Speaking on LBC radio, Mr Castle, a 46-year-old father-of-three said that he had received thousands of messages of support. But he said that he felt that people were questioning his nature despite previously having '10 years of exemplary service' and having previously received a bravery award from the Humane Society.
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
WRC finds in favour of dismissed employee who endured ‘deplorable' treatment from betting company
A service desk engineer dismissed by bookmaker Bar One Racing for alleged poor attendance and timekeeping was subject to 'deplorable' treatment by the company, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has found. The company conducted a 'masterclass in how not to convene a disciplinary meeting' as it dealt with Liam Kyle, who initially worked on a part-time basis before being made permanent in October 2023, said WRC adjudication officer Pat Brady. Mr Kyle, who said he believed he did good work for the company, was called to an initial meeting last September at which it was put to him he had been absent on 16 occasions. He accepted there were absences but was not sure how many and had not considered it an issue until the meeting. A document stating the number as 16 was put to him and he was told that if he did not sign it, his employment could be terminated. He said he signed it under duress. READ MORE He said there were a couple of other meetings he considered to be informal and though the company said he was given a letter of warning, he said he did not recall seeing it and had certainly not been given a copy. Mr Kyle did not initially realise he was the subject of disciplinary proceedings but was dismissed at a meeting in January. He said he found alternative work five weeks later. In his decision on the case, Mr Brady described the conduct of the hearing into the matter as 'somewhat extraordinary' due to the company's attitude. Represented by two members of its HR department, he said Bar One Racing failed to produce the relevant staff members as witnesses, did not make written submissions and demonstrated complete confusion with regard to the conduct of the meetings Mr Kyle was obliged to attend. 'The respondent did not apparently consider it necessary to submit any relevant documents in evidence from which I draw the obvious conclusions in respect of the burden of proof,' he said. It was 'fatal' to the employer's case, he said, that Mr Kyle was not given a copy of the written warning 'if indeed it ever existed'. 'It seems probable that no such warning was administered on the date claimed and in any event, the complainant should have been given a copy of it formally,' Mr Brady said. 'It is rare these days to encounter such a complete repertoire of gross breaches of fair procedure and of a worker's rights.' Based on Mr Kyle's earning of €540 per week, and the fact there was no ongoing loss due to him having found new work, he ordered that Bar One pay him €2,700 in compensation.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jazz professor sacked from role at Royal college amid concerns over relationship with female student
One of the UK's leading jazz musicians has been sacked from his teaching post at a royal college amid concerns over his relationship with a female student. Professor Tommy Smith was told to stay away from classes at the Royal Conservatoire Scotland (RCS) in Glasgow after the issue was raised with bosses. Now, following an investigation by the famous institute - of which King Charles is patron - he's been dismissed from the RCS. Saxophonist Smith, 58 – who was awarded an OBE in 2019 - was head of jazz at the Conservatoire for 16 years and established the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra. He's credited with inspiring generations of young musicians, has toured the world with the Gary Burton Quintet and has 30 solo albums and a record label to his name. Former Conservatoire students include Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa and David Tennant, Hollywood actor James McAvoy, as well as Richard Madden, Alan Cumming and Jack Lowden. Violinist Nicola Benedetti was made its honorary president in 2022. A Conservatoire spokesman confirmed: 'Following a disciplinary investigation and hearing, Tommy Smith has been dismissed. 'RCS has robust policies in place to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.' A source close the Conservatoire confirmed that the allegations related to his relationship with a female student who was over the age of 18. A source revealed: 'Tommy is a very self-confident man which, coupled with his reputation, gives him a definite magnetism in jazz circles. 'But it came as a shock when somebody with such standing ended up being suspended from what is a very prestigious post. 'The tip-off to the Royal Conservatoire came from a third party and, given the nature of the allegations, they had little option other than to suspend Tommy. 'We all hoped a brilliant musician and tutor could get back to work as soon as possible. 'It's hard to overestimate what he has done for jazz in Scotland. He's a generational talent. 'But the Conservatoire clearly couldn't see a way back for him.' Mr Smith was a teenage prodigy, raised in the working-class Wester Hailes district of Edinburgh. First picking up the tenor saxophone at the age of twelve, within two years he was winning awards for his playing. At 16, he won a place at Berklee College of Music in Boston, US, with his fees covered by the Scottish International Education Trust, endowed by Sean Connery with the £1.2 million he was paid for starring in the Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. During his career, he campaigned for the genre to be available to study in his home country. Mr Smith told the Scottish Parliament in 2007: 'Jazz is a serious music and is the passport to understanding all musical art forms. 'When young musicians open their imaginations to jazz music they then have a skeleton key to open the door of any musical genre. 'It takes talent, dedication and a country's foresight.' His plea was heard and he himself became head of jazz at the RCS in 2009, being made a professor a year later. In an interview in 2023, Mr Smith was asked what advice he would give his younger self, and answered: 'Don't get married, ever!' In another interview he recounted meeting Queen Elizabeth II to receive his OBE and said he was keen to quiz her on a story he'd heard. It concerned jazz legend Duke Ellington, who wrote and recorded a suite after meeting The Queen in 1958. Ellington was said to have only made one gold disc which he posted to Buckingham Palace, before destroying the written music. Mr Smith said he had asked the Queen if she remembered the recording, and recounted 'her eyes lit up, and I could see it was true'. The RCS is one of the most prestigious academies for the performing arts in the world and boasts King Charles as its patron. The monarch, who was first appointed Patron of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2003, retained his patronage in 2024. Established in the 19th century as the Glasgow Athenaeum, the Royal college has evolved through multiple changes of title. In 2011, it was renamed the RCS after several decades as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. It counts Hollywood stars, cultural leaders, arts advocates, and more among its alumni. Former students include Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa and David Tennant, Hollywood actor James McAvoy, as well as Richard Madden, Alan Cumming and Jack Lowden. Violinist Nicola Benedetti was made its honorary president in 2022. Apart from specialist teaching for full-time students, the RCS also offers short courses for primary and secondary-age children.
Khaleej Times
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
UAE football association suspends 2 players for 5 matches, imposes Dh500,000 fine
The UAE Football Association's Disciplinary Committee announced that it would suspend Sharjah Club player Khalid Al Dhanhani and Shabab Al Ahli Club player Sultan Adel for 5 matches in local competitions. The association also fined them Dh500,000 each, and said they would be excluded from the national team roster. This comes after the two players committed a violation inside the national team camp on June 7, 2025. The national team manager, Yani Allah, said the decision comes in accordance with the disciplinary and sanctions regulations for national teams.
