Gary Windass sentenced to eight months for perverting justice

Summarised from Manchester Evening News's report · Updated 21 Oct, 13:20 · Archive

Coronation Street character Gary Windass has been sentenced to eight months in prison for perverting the course of justice.

Coronation Street character Gary Windass was sentenced to eight months in prison for perverting the course of justice in connection with the murder of Theo Silverton during Tuesday's episode. Sarah Platt, who was also accused of the murder, was acquitted on grounds of self-defence.

Following the sentence, the soap showed Maria Connor confronting Sarah at the Bistro, pushing a Manchester tart into her face. When Bethany and Todd intervened, Maria pushed them aside, knocking the pregnant Bethany to the floor and injuring her wrist. Gary later called Maria from custody, urging her to stay strong for their family.

Coronation Street viewers took to social media to express confusion and upset over Gary's conviction, with some questioning how he could be found guilty of perverting the course of justice when the weapon had not been found.

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In this story: Gary Windass · Sarah Platt · Theo Silverton · Maria Connor · Coronation Street · Salford

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