Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCoronation Street viewers have finally discovered the identity of Theo Silverton's killer after a two-month whodunnit. It was revealed on Monday, 22 June, that Sarah Platt, portrayed by Tina O’Brien, was responsible for his death. Platt killed Silverton by hitting him over the head with a metal pole while they were on scaffolding, causing him to fall to his death. Behind-the-scenes footage released by ITV showed actors James Cartwright and Tina O’Brien filming the pivotal murder scene. O’Brien admitted she was concerned about accidentally striking her co-star with the prop during the dramatic filming. In fullCoronation Street releases new footage of shocking Theo Silverton killer revealThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in