Emmerdale viewers were left stunned on Monday as they instantly recognised the police officer supporting Charity Dingle. DS Reid, played by Angela Lonsdale, appeared in the episode following Charity's report of a sexual assault by Dr Todd.
Angela Lonsdale, 58, previously played police officer Emma on Coronation Street from 2000 to 2003, where she was paired with iconic character Curly Watts. Her return to a police role in Emmerdale prompted sharp-eyed fans to comment on social media.
One viewer joked: "Good to see Emma Watts is still on the force. #Emmerdale #Corriedale." Another wrote: "Wow, Emma Watts got promoted! One for the #Corrie long time watchers #Emmerdale."
In the episode, Charity reported Dr Todd after he sexually assaulted her and demanded £100,000 to keep quiet about the true parentage of baby Leyla, who is biologically Charity and Ross Barton's child, not Sarah and Jacob's.
Angela Lonsdale has appeared in numerous other shows including Holby City, Doctors, This Is England '90, Our Girl, The Syndicate, and Hollyoaks.
