Coronation Street fans are piecing together the puzzle of DS Swain's involvement in Joel's murder mystery. In a dramatic twist at the conclusion of tonight's episode, viewers saw Swain emerge as a potential culprit when a flashback revealed her wielding a crowbar. The scene shifted to her bathroom, where bruises were visible on her back, and a memory sequence depicted her confronting an individual in a vehicle, attempting to halt them with the crowbar in hand.

The tantalising flashback cut off before disclosing the driver's identity or the ensuing events. Regular watchers of the ITV drama are aware that Joel Deering met his end at the hands of someone armed with a crowbar. However, the list of suspects is not short, with characters like Dee-Dee Bailey, her family members Michael and Ed, and the notorious Mason also implicated.

But now, speculation is rife that Swain might be connected to Joel's demise after being spotted with the incriminating tool. Some fans theorise that Swain had a confrontation with Joel, yet she may not be the actual murderer, reports the Liverpool Echo . One viewer shared: "I'm confused why hasn't Lisa told anyone she was hit by car?? # Corrie ," while another posted: "I think she was ran over as the car was revving and she was saying stop over again # Corrie .

" Another fan speculated: "She's been ran over 100% by Joel?" and one more questioned: "Was Lisa attacked by Joel?" A fifth suggested: "Lisa gets hit/skimmed by a car and she lies to Betsy because.