Arrest made after Eva’s attack in Coronation Street and a family is shattered

| Freelance Soaps Reporter Published September 21, 2026 11:59pm Who would do this to Eva? (Picture: ITV) Who on Coronation Street would want to hurt Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley)? Was it malicious, was she in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or did she simply pull a bad pint? The pink loving princess of the Rovers’ Return seems like the very last person who would be left for dead on the Cobbles. However, that’s exactly what happens when the diva landlady finds herself the victim of a vicious attack in her own pub. After Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) and Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) call drop by the pub to vainly search for Sam’s missing phone, Eva’s feeling dreadful and shuts up shop for the night to look after herself. But when she hears a noise, she goes downstairs to investigate. It doesn’t end well. Eva is left unconscious (Picture: ITV) She’s knocked unconscious and discovered by none other than Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) and Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard). That’s where this story gets interesting. Is Carl Eva’s attacker? (Picture: ITV) Given Carl’s record for mischief, it doesn’t take a genius to suspect his involvement. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. After all, the Worst Webster not only had an affair with his uncle Kevin Webster’s (Michael Le Vell) wife, but he was prepared to let his own mother go to prison for his crime – causing the Corriedale crash that Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) died in. He also tampered with Kevin’s car and pointed a gun at him, so hurting Eva is not out of the realms of possibility. The question is why? That’s certainly the conundrum facing Eva and her concerned partner Ben next week, when he sits at her bedside. Eva’s family and friends reel from the devastating attack (Picture: ITV) Meanwhile, cobbles Copper Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) is questioningDebbie and Carl about Eva’s injuries. Carl describes how he helped Eva to clear up because she wasn’t feeling well and then returned home. Will Carl’s story stack up with the evidence? Apparently not, as the police take Carl in for questioning over the attack on Eva. Carl protests his innocence… as to be fair he always does. Carl’s been a naughty boy again… or has he? (Picture: ITV) But is this a case of the Webster who cried Wolf? Did Carl really attack Eva? One thing is for sure. When the truth eventually comes to light and Eva’s attacker is revealed, one Weatherfield family will be left completely shattered by the revelation, as they struggle to come to terms with the fact their actions have changed everything… Deals of the Day Primark's new £14 co-ord has autumn styling on a budget covered An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind Book Val d'Isère, Val Thorens and Tignes for less in Club Med's ski sale From £700 MacBooks to discounted iPhones, the best Apple tech for studentsb Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale Arrow MORE: Debbie staggered speechless in Coronation Street spoiler video as she finds show icon left to die Arrow MORE: Carl’s new passion confirmed on Coronation Street as woman emerges from his bedroom Arrow MORE: Coronation Street legend attacked as new spoiler videos reveal what’s next The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.