Weatherfield beware - it looks like the rumours about John Stape are true!

Back in June, it was reported that John will make a shock return to the soap later this year, making a dramatic reappearance to save wife Fiz as she stands trial for the dark crimes that he committed.

The Mirror now reports that Graeme Hawley, who plays John, has been spotted filming scenes on location for his character's comeback.

While Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) is led into court for her trial, viewers will apparently see John lurking in the shadows with a plan in mind…

John's story reached a climax earlier this year as he went on the run after the truth about the deaths of Colin Fishwick, Joy Fishwick and Charlotte Hoyle emerged. The police later told Fiz that John had been spotted in Ireland.

Will John really confess his crimes to save Fiz and, if so, will it be enough to save her from a jail sentence?