ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 By Tamzin Meyer 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 ITVX episode reveals who attacked Mal Roper as unlikely culprit confesses This was quite the twist Kit Green Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 By Tamzin Meyer 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 Mal Roper was recently attacked in Coronation Street, but today’s ITVX episode (Friday, February 27) aired an unexpected twist in the storyline. Bernie was locked up in a cell and then questioned on where she was when Mal was attacked, adamant that she wasn’t behind the incident. While Bernie was later allowed to walk free, the true culprit remained unknown to police. But, viewers found out the truth! Bernie spent the night in a cell (Credit: ITV) Bernie Winter arrested in Coronation Street Bernie Winter was arrested at Roy’s Rolls last night on suspicion of attacking Mal Roper (Thursday, February 26). Today, she awoke in a police cell before being taken in for questioning. Son Kit was allowed a few minutes to visit his mum, believing that Bernie wasn’t responsible. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers Bernie was then questioned by DC Browning, explaining all about her night with Mal at the hotel and how he’d become obsessed with her. But, the detective viewed this as a motive. Fortunately for Bernie, her alibi of being at the shop drinking was backed up by CCTV and she was allowed to walk free. But, this didn’t mean that the police would stop looking for the true culprit. And, they were very close to home… Kit was the true culprit (Credit: ITV) Kit attacked Mal in Coronation Street While Bernie didn’t attack Mal, it turned out that her own son did. Today, Kit Green seemed very adamant that Bernie wasn’t behind Mal’s hospital stay. He also seemed like his mind was distracted while working on Annie and Adam’s case at work.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Coronation Street newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Heading home to Sarah, he wasn’t a fan of her suggesting that Bernie could’ve harmed Mal and decided to tell his partner the truth. Bernie didn’t attack Mal, but he did. Yes, DC Kit Green was the true culprit. He then explained that he ‘grabbed him, gave him a shove, and warned him off,’ to protect Bernie. But, he couldn’t predict that Mal was to have a heart attack after the incident. Sarah told Kit that he might’ve made Bernie’s situation worse, with Kit then heading to the police station to confess his involvement to DC Browning. Fortunately for him though, it didn’t need to come to that as he discovered that Bernie had an alibi and allowed to go home. But, will DC Browning and DS Lisa Swain soon work out the truth? Read more: Here’s how old Coronation Street Jack Webster actor Kyran Bowes is Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 By Tamzin Meyer 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 Previous Story Next Story