Coronation Street delivered a surprising twist as DS Lisa Swain (played by Vicky Myers) returned to active duty and made her first arrest—a neighbor, no less. After being placed on desk duty due to a past mistake linked to trauma, Lisa was finally reinstated and eager to get back to work. However, her first collar was closer to home than anyone expected.

Lisa’s Return to Active Duty and Her First Arrest

Lisa Swain’s return to active duty was eagerly anticipated by fans, but no one could have predicted that her first day back would end with her arresting someone from her own community. After a course of therapy following her previous missteps, Lisa was determined to prove herself. She didn’t have to wait long to make her mark, but the arrest took a shocking turn when it involved Theo Silverton (James Cartwright).

Theo’s Panic Over His Family and the Fallout from Noah’s Attack

Across the street, Theo was in turmoil. His wife, Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson), had refused to let him see their kids, blaming him for the attack on her new boyfriend, Noah. As viewers know, Noah has a history of tormenting Theo, having subjected him to conversion therapy during their teenage years. Theo, struggling with his past trauma, had recently confided in Gary Windass (Mikey North) about Noah’s manipulative behavior and how Noah used his family to spread hateful ideologies.

Theo’s anger reached a boiling point when he decided to take matters into his own hands, planning to warn Noah off. But Gary, influenced by his own desire for revenge, joined him in vandalizing the community center. Unfortunately, their actions only fueled Noah’s hatred, culminating in an attack on him that very night.

Lisa’s Shocking Arrest of Theo: A Twist of Fate

The morning after the attack, Theo was confronted with the unexpected knock on his door. Lisa, along with a colleague, arrived not for a social call but to arrest Theo for assault. In an intense interrogation, Theo denied involvement, claiming Noah had set him up. Despite his insistence, Lisa revealed that they had received an anonymous tip that placed Theo near the scene of the attack. Theo tried to argue that Noah could confirm his innocence, but Lisa explained that Noah hadn’t seen his attacker clearly, as he had been struck from behind.

Theo’s defense centered on the idea that Danielle had orchestrated the attack to prevent him from seeing their children, but there were inconsistencies in his story. Despite this, his alibi—confirmed by Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce)—helped him avoid immediate charges. Theo was released pending further investigation, but his problems were far from over.

Theo’s Growing Distrust and Gary’s Ambiguous Role

After his release, Theo met up with Gary, who reassured him that everything was fine and his hands were clean. Gary’s confidence, however, didn’t sit well with Theo. He made it clear to Todd that he regretted getting Gary involved and didn’t fully trust him. As the situation continues to unfold, it’s clear that Gary’s role in this drama is far from straightforward, and the tensions between these characters are only going to escalate.