Ex-police officer fired for ‘intimidating teenager' helps tackle shoplifter
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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.
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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.
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