Coronation Street fans 'work out' reason for DS Swain’s bruises - and it’s not because of Joel

Coronation Street fans have figured out why DS Lisa Swain is sporting bruises - and it's not related to Joel Deering.

The police officer, played by Vicky Myers, first appeared on the soap in 2021 and has since been embroiled in several major plots. Currently, she's caught up in a murder mystery following the death of Joel Deering (Calum Lill).

The villainous lawyer Joel was written out last month when his 'true' nature was revealed. Viewers will remember that he was guilty of grooming and abusing young girls, including Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton).

Since Joel's demise, a host of characters have emerged as potential culprits, including his former fiancee Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) and her family, including father Ed (Trevor Michael Georges).

However, recent episodes have seen Lisa's actions raising eyebrows among fans. Last month, shortly after Joel's death, she was spotted grimacing in pain outside the cafe on the cobbles, appearing nauseated, reports the Liverpool Echo.

In Monday's episode (October 28), a flashback depicted her confronting someone in a car, presumably on the night of Joel's murder, attempting to halt them while wielding a crowbar. Back in the present day, while in her bathroom, numerous bruises were visible on Lisa's back, which she observed tearfully in the mirror.

Fans are abuzz with theories over the mysterious bruises on DS Lisa Swain, played by the talented actors on the popular tv series. Some viewers believe the marks could 'prove' her involvement in Joel's demise, while others speculate that her rowdy daughter Betsy (Sydney Martin) may be the culprit behind the bruises.

Yet another possibility tugged at the heartstrings of fans: a concealed medical condition. On a Coronation Street Facebook group, one fan pondered: "Hmmm I'd say Swain's bruises are something medical instead."

Supporting this theory, another fan concurred: "Yes I agree, she could have something that stops her leading a normal life and that's why she doesn't pursue anything with Carla. It could be medical also." In another sympathetic nod to the medical angle, a different user suggested: "It will be a deficiency disorder that will be causing the bruising."

Since gracing the screen, DS Lisa Swain has undoubtedly captured the affection of the audience, and rumours are rife she might become Carla Connor's (Alison King) next romantic connection after several suggestive exchanges between the two.

A recent episode intensified this anticipation when Lisa stepped in to shield Carla from an altercation at the factory, only for them to share an intimate moment afterwardscarving a path for potential romance, but for now, fans can only watch and theorise.

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX

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