Coronation Street fans speculate on the mysterious death of Les Battersby

Connecting the dots

This week, Coronation Street viewers were hit with the news of Les Battersby's off-screen death, believed to be due to a workplace accident. However, fans are quick to connect the dots and speculate on who might be behind his demise.

Suspicious circumstances

Les's family is offered a hefty sum of money by his former employer under the condition that they accept his death as an accident and sign a non-disclosure agreement. This raises suspicions among the Battersby clan, especially with Les's stepson Chesney, who becomes vocal in challenging the official narrative.

The mystery deepens

As the family digs deeper into the circumstances surrounding Les's death, Chesney finds himself being stalked by a mysterious van. The suspicious activities of the van raise questions among fans, leading them to speculate on its possible connection to Les's untimely demise.

Fans theories and speculations

Viewers take to social media to share their theories, with some suggesting that the mysterious van driver could be linked to Les's death. Speculations range from the van being connected to a sinister plot involving Les's former workplace to even wild theories about the identity of the driver, including Chesney's own mother.