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Corrie fans' delight as Abi unmasks 'mystery man' like detective amid trial

Abi Franklin left Coronation Street fans delighted as she unmasked a mystery character amid a tense court case.

The grieving mother of Seb Franklin is keen to see her son’s killers punished.

As Corey Brent’s father Stefan left no expense spared in making sure his murderous son was saved from prison.

In Friday’s episodes, Corey’s friend Eli Higginson already pleaded guilty to beating Nina Lucas but backed Corey’s fictional version of events that Kelly Neelan killed Seb.

However, Abi was suspicious when she spotted a mysterious man at the trial watching Eli’s testimony along with Stefan.

Then after some investigating online, Abi found that the man was Eli’s dad, Christian.

Later at home, Abi revealed to partner Kevin Webster: "I had to sign up to one of those career sites.

"Eli's dad has just announced a new job two weeks ago, senior logistics consultant at Corey's dad's company."

Kevin noted: “Could just be a coincidence?"

However, Abi went on: "Sounds made up to me, guess what job he did before that? Delivery driver.

“From minimum wage one week to desk job and company car the next, that's not climbing the ladder that's a flaming rocket ship.

"It means he's on the take and Corey's dad is doing the handouts."

Eli Higginson, played by Liam Scholes, backed up Corey's version of events (ITV)

Kevin went on to suggest that Abi take the evidence to the police.

In the final moments of the episode, Abi said“Don't worry I'm bringing this guy down.”

Will Abi be able to bring down Corey and his dad Stefan?

Viewers of the ITV soap took to social media to praise the character’s investigative skills.

One person penned on Twitter : “I am here for Abi taking these fools down! However, I also find it sad that she has to now be doing this. All she wants is justice for her son, and now she has got to deal with this crap! #Corrie ”.

Eli Higginson's dad Christian (played by actor Ronan Holdsworth) (ITV)

A different fan of Corrie’s tweeted: “Abi needs to join AC-12. #Corrie #coronationstreet #LineofDut y”.

Meanwhile, another viewer of the soap penned: “Go on Abi...love it when she's on a mission to destroy Corey's dad. Brilliant acting all round again tonight”.

Elsewhere, another Twitter user wrote: “Abi should become a detective bc let’s face it, she has proven in that one scene that she could do a better job!!”

Finally, one Coronation Street fan concluded: “Abi doing a far better job than Weathy Polis (apart from Tinker of the Yard, obvs) #Corrie ”.

The verdict in the Seb Franklin murder trial will be revealed in next week's episodes.

*Coronation Street airs from 7.30pm on only Monday and Friday next week with two double-bills.

What do you think will have in Seb Franklin’s murder trial? Let us know in the comments below.

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