Coronation Street villain Pat Phelan was seen returning to Weatherfield to the delight of viewers.

The murderer, portrayed by Connor McIntyre, secretly tormented wife Eileen in Friday night’s episode as she suffered online trolling and damage to her car.

Towards the end of the episode an unidentified character wearing Phelan’s trademark black leather gloves was seen putting a key under the flower pot.

During Wednesday night’s episode, Phelan watched Eileen on TV as she made an appeal to free Anna Windass.

Viewers were delighted as the much-loved villain appeared to make his return.

@JudeHey wrote on Twitter: “King phelan is back.”

@SueBeckettUK posted: “OMG ..Think Phelan is back in Corrie ..weird things happening at Eileen’s house ..it’s going to get very scary.”

@Ddphotograph tweeted: “Sooo happy @connor9mcintyre Phelan back on the street #Corrie.”

@RealSueHall posted: “Phelan as slashed them car tyres on #corrie @itvcorrie @connor9mcintyre watch out Eileen he’s back to haunt you.”

– Corrie returns Monday on ITV.