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Line of Duty fans' prime suspects for which copper is 'bent' ahead of show finale

Gripped Line of Duty fans have spoken ahead of the show-stopping climax to series six tonight.

Last week, we asked Mirror readers to name the police officers most under scrutiny in the hit BBC programme, and to tell us who is totally in the clear.

More than 11 million tuned in for last week's penultimate episode – and fireworks are predicted this evening.

We had thousands of responses, and you are telling us who you feel is bent, and which cop is simply doing their job.

Many of you believe chief constable Philip Osborne will be the so-called fourth-man.

Some 94 per cent of you say he is likely to be dodgy, with just six per cent believing he has done nothing wrong.

There's just hours to go until all is revealed (BBC/World Productions/Steffan Hill)

Smarmy Patricia Carmichael is next in line on the suspicion trail – 74 per cent of you think she has questions to answer, but nearly a quarter of you think she is just following orders from above.

Those two are out in front, but you are also telling us not to rule out DS Chris Lomax.

Some 68 per cent of you think he could be 'H' while moody Deputy Chief Constable Andrea Wise is also tipped to have some involvement – 67 per cent are not sure about her at all.

But which cop is totally in the clear in your eyes?

Philip Osborne can't be trusted, you tell us (BBC GRAB)

Well, only five per cent of you are in the slightest bit worried about loyal DS Steve Arnott.

Naturally, then, Kate Fleming shouldn't be far behind but still 13 per cent have raised concerns following last week's arrest.

Ted Hastings, despite accusations in the past, is likely to be in the clear - 89 per cent of you say he is not bent.

According to Ladbrokes, the three favourites to be H are Marcus Thurwell, with odds of 7/4, Osborne at 5/2 and Carmichael at 3/1.

You don't think stars Vicky McClure, Martin Compston and Adrian Dunbar has done wrong (World Productions/BBC One/PA)

Jessica O'Reilly of Ladbrokes told the Mirror: "Marcus Thurwell's shot to the top of the betting as fans aren't convinced he is dead.

"It also seems unlikely James Nesbitt would sign up to a role where he has only played a picture to date."

She added: "However, we can't rule out bent copper Philip Osborne being unmasked as the fourth man, but punters would love to see the smug smile wiped off Patricia Carmichael's face if she's found out to be pulling the strings from the inside."

Line of Duty concludes tonight at 9pm on BBC1

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