Major Hollyoaks character ‘dead’ in horrifying shooting

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published November 3, 2026 9:48am Updated November 3, 2026 9:48am A major Hollyoaks character was left facing death (Picture: Lime Pictures / Metro / Stephen Patterson) Hollyoaks spoilers follow for Tuesday’s (November 3) episode that is now available to view on Channel 4 streaming. The episode in question will air on E4 on at 7pm. The life of Imran Maalik (Ijaz Rana) has been left hanging in the balance after he was shot by police, with mum Misbah (Harvey Virdi) screaming in devastation. Imran became a wanted man by authorities after the role he played in the vanishing of Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) was exposed. Ste was taken against his will from a shopping centre several months ago, with subsequent scenes confirming that Imran orchestrated the kidnapping after a whirlwind love affair with Cindy Cunningham (Stephanie Waring) in LA. The couple bonded over their shared dislike of Ste, who they held responsible for destroying various aspects of their lives. Cindy, however, was appalled to learn of the lengths Imran had gone to in order to get revenge and urged him to reconsider. When he refused to back down, she sought assistance from Lucas (Oscar Curtis) and Sienna Blake (Anna Passey), who successfully located missing Ste. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Ste was reunited with his loved ones in today’s visit to the village, hugging Leela Dexter (Kirsty-Leigh Porter) and Tony Hutchinson (Nick Pickard) in emotional scenes. Lucas, meanwhile, headed to the police station to inform Donny Clark (Louis Emerick) all about Imran’s role in the kidnapping, assuring him that evidence of the plans and the room in which he kept Ste prisoner should be on the house boat. Things took a shock turn for Imran (Picture: Lime Pictures) At the boat, Cindy and Misbah pleaded with Imran to see sense, with Misbah reiterating that his actions are no doubt some sort of grief over his father’s passing. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. As armed police arrived at the scene, Imran reached into his jacket, which resulted in a shot being fired. Misbah, traumatised, rushed towards her son and screamed his name as he lost consciousness. Is Imran dead? Is this really the end? Deals of the Day QVC shoppers can save £159 on Elemis' biggest beauty gift set of the year This Hoover vacuum is a game-changer for pet owners and muddy homes The wellbeing brand behind everyone's favourite candles has launched its biggest sale yet See London's Christmas lights from an open-top double-decker bus this winter My skin always suffers when the heating goes on but this serum changed that Hollyoaks streams Mondays to Wednesdays from 6am on Channel 4’s streaming platform, or catch episodes on TV at 7pm on E4. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: Sienna to the rescue in Hollyoaks as she discovers where missing Ste is Arrow MORE: Tragic end ‘confirmed’ for Cindy and Imran as horror event rocks Hollyoaks Arrow MORE: Hollyoaks Imran and Cindy stars confirm how far deadly revenge on Ste goes The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.