CORONATION Street finally exposes the arsonist behind the Platt house blaze – but can they cover their tracks?
One of Coronation Street’s most iconic homes was set ablaze and engulfed in flames in explosive scenes last week.
The inferno and explosion left Toyah Habeeb and Max Turner’s life hanging in the balance.
The arsonist was believed to be Harvey’s thugs who were out for David after he took money which belonged to him.
However David Platt, Abi Webster and Leanne Battersby became the prime suspects.
But Kevin Webster’s CCTV footage from the garage showed the arsonist searching for petrol.
Shona Platt was left reeling when she spotted the black hoodie worn by the arsonist – the very same one she had gifted Max for Christmas.
A chilling flashback confirmed her worst fears, revealing Max as the culprit.
ITV viewers watched in shock as he stuffed a rag through the Platts’ letterbox, doused it in petrol, and set it ablaze.
And Max knew the house was empty while the family celebrated Sarah’s birthday at the Bistro.
When Max woke up from his coma, Shona was livid at his actions and pointed out that his hoodie had a distinctive design and is only sold in one Manchester shop.
Max said he got the idea from David who had openly discussed the possibility of burning the house down in an insurance scam.
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He walked straight into a tense confrontation with Shona and Max and demanded to know what was wrong.
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Meanwhile, the Weatherfield residents are collecting money, belongings, toys and toiletries for the homeless Platts.
Will they be so charitable if they learn the truth?
Max Turner actor Paddy Bever decided to leave the ITV soap and has already filmed his final scenes.
Does this mean Max will be sent to prison or go on the run?
And what will happen to his girlfriend Lauren and stepson Frankie, will they go with him?
Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX.
