Ex-cop who tackled shoplifter is charged with ‘serious assault’ – after he was sacked over arrest of knife-wielding teen

AN EX-COP has been charged with serious assault after making a citizen’s arrest on an alleged shoplifter as he tried to flee with £450 of Nike goods. Lorne Castle restrained the suspect and held him on the floor for 15 minutes while waiting for his former police colleagues to arrive and arrest him. A picture...