Dramatic scenes from Waterloo Road showed student Danny Lewis stabbing Vinnie McCullen after a viscous fight ensued on the school grounds.
The most recent season of the BBC series, which made its television debut after an eight-year absence, delivered plenty of drama in its final episode on Tuesday (February 14).
Vinnie, the boyfriend of Danny’s estranged mother Marie, appeared in the audience for the final show after trying to get him to pay back the £1,000 he had stolen.
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However, dramatic scenes ensued after Danny decided to run away before Vinnie later gives chase through the empty school.
As the fair fight and Danny had blood pouring out of his nose, Vinny threatens to throw Danny over the school railing and down the stairs.
Terried Danny then pulls out a knife and stabs him in the stomach as he collapses to ground and hold his chest.
Moments later, as Danny holds the knife and stands over his body, music teacher Valerie appears and is left speechless as Danny drops his knife and runs off.
Fans quickly shared their reactions on social media, writing:
“Danny stabbed Vinnie! #WaterlooRoad,” along with a shocked emoji.
(Image: BBC)
“Danny stabbing Vinnie was not what I expected. #WaterlooRoad,” commented another.
A third tweeted: “Oh no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Why, Danny, why? There’s no going back from this now.”
Paramedics arrive to treat Vinnie who is still alive but in critical condition.
(Image: BBC)
Later in the episode, Principal Kim Campbell and Danny shared an emotional scene before police arrested Danny on the school grounds.
Fans praised actress Angela Griffin who plays Kim for her fantastic performance.
“Kim’s speech is so emotional and well done, @Angela_Griffin you are brilliant!” gushe done viewer.
“That was extremely powerful!” added a second, while a third penned: “We absolutely love it when Righteous Kim gets her moments. @Angela_Griffin absolutely smashes the big speeches, every time.”
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