Coronation Street viewers couldn’t hide their shock during tonight’s episode, as Yasmeen Nazir slashed Geoff Metcalfe with a wine bottle.
Corrie villain Geoff (Ian Bartholemew) has been tormenting Yasmeen (Shelley King) for the best part of a year, at the heart of a harrowing domestic abuse storyline.
Things came to a head on tonight’s episode when Yasmeen finally fought back – resulting in bloodshed.
Tensions were high throughout the evening, starting when Geoff urged his wife to wear a flowing red gown as they headed to the pub.
The manipulative businessman had discovered Yasmeen’s plans to escape their marriage, and resorted to forceful behaviour to regain control.
Geoff threw insult after insult at his bride while in the pub
During drinks with pals Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor) and Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine), Geoff cruelly revealed the dress was originally intended for an escort.
Returning home, things went from bad to worse when Geoff lost his temper, lashing out at Yasmeen with a torrent of abuse.
Yielding an enormous kitchen knife, Yasmeen started to panic, as she pressed her body up against the counter.
Geoff’s torrent of abuse continued as soon as they returned home
In a desperate attempt at self-defence, she picked up an empty wine bottle and smashed it against his head.
After a violent tussle, Geoff fell to the floor, a pool of blood surrounding his lifeless body.
Convinced she had killed her husband, Yasmeen picked up the phone, letting the police know she was guilty of the crime.
Yasmeen slashed Geoff in the neck with an empty wine bottle
Watching the scenes from home, Coronation Street fans were equally shocked by the violent spat and relieved Yasmeen had escaped the scene in one piece.
One said: “This is actually unbearable to watch, my heart hurts gah.”
A second agreed: “Very moving scenes acted brilliantly by Shelley and Ian.”
While a third added: “Finding it very hard to watch this Geoff storyline on #Corrie.”
Will Geoff survive the stabbing?
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
