Last week, viewers saw Gary implicated in a violent assault against Noah Hedley.

Gary had wanted to make Noah pay for his homophobia and cruelty towards Theo Silverton but he was caught by Maria lying in wait for him outside the community center.

Though it seemed Maria had managed to thwart Gary’s plan, he was later seen with a blood stain on his T-shirt after it had been confirmed Noah was attacked that night.

In scenes to air on Tuesday 26 August, Maria quizzes Gary about the recent attack on Noah over a drink.

After previously catching Gary preparing to give Noah a fright with a hammer, Maria is convinced he was responsible.

But Gary refuses to be drawn in and proposes that they drop the subject.

Is she prepared to let this slide?

Speaking about the upcoming scenes a Corrie insider told Digital Spy: “Gary’s silence speaks volumes – he doesn’t want to lie to Maria but isn’t keen on confessing to her either.

“Maria has noticed the change in Gary’s behaviour since his ordeal with Mick and Lou, including his vague comments about how he won’t let people walk all over him anymore.

“The pieces of the puzzle all seem to fit, but will Maria get to the truth?”