Coronation Street Teen Will Driscoll Arrested in Grooming Plot Twist
In a shocking turn of events on Friday's episode of Coronation Street, teenager Will Driscoll, portrayed by actor Lucas Hodgson-Wale, was arrested after his teacher Daniel Osbourne pieced together that Will was the assailant in a Christmas Day attack. The dramatic scene unfolded at the Rovers Return Inn, where Will and his family have been residing since their arrival in Weatherfield late last year.
Secret Affair and Deceptive Relationships
Will has been embroiled in a clandestine affair with his teacher Megan Walsh, played by Beth Nixon. To conceal their illicit relationship, Megan initiated a fake romance with Daniel Osbourne, portrayed by Rob Mallard. Currently pregnant, Megan has claimed she is saving money to move away and raise the baby until Will can join her, adding layers of deception to the storyline.
Will, fully aware of Megan's fabricated relationship with Daniel, grew increasingly frustrated. Over the Christmas period, he attacked Daniel in the backyard of the pub. Unbeknownst to Will, his grandmother Maggie, a secret killer portrayed by Pauline McLynn, witnessed the assault. Maggie staged a robbery and planted evidence on a homeless man named Colin to ensure her grandson evaded justice.
Daniel's Investigation and Confrontation
During Friday's episode, Daniel met Colin, whom police had wrongly accused of the attack. Daniel immediately noticed Colin's limp and recalled the attacker fleeing swiftly on Christmas Day. When Colin admitted he confessed to stay off the streets, Daniel deduced the truth and confronted Will at the Rovers.
Daniel accused Will, citing the attacker's distinctive curly hair as a key detail. He later shared his suspicions with girlfriend Megan, who attempted to divert his attention. Megan rushed to warn Will, but it was too late as DC Kit Green had already arrived to question him.
Arrest and Family Reactions
Initially, DC Kit Green stated he was only taking Will in for questioning. However, when Will attempted to flee, Kit arrested him on the spot, reciting the legal caution. Will's father, Ben, insisted on accompanying his 16-year-old son, while Maggie, knowing the truth, vowed to contact a solicitor. Megan watched helplessly, terrified their affair would be exposed.
This gripping storyline highlights the complexities of grooming, deception, and family loyalty in Coronation Street, airing weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITV X.
