LINE Of Duty fans spotted one of the show's most evil villains in a shocking "blink and you miss it" season six appearance. Evil prison guard Alison Merchant - played by Maria Connelly - was last seen at the end of season two.
Alison was known for her brutal abuse towards Lindsay Denton, who was in police custody. Some eagle-eyed Line of Duty fans spotted the character in the latest episode of season six.
One person asked: "Wait… this is the kettle woman isn't it?" Another said: "answering yes or no….IT’S HER" A third remarked: "I knew I had seen her before but couldn’t remember where/when.
I hope she gets her comeuppance this series but not sure she will …." The character gained notoriety in season two after allowing faeces to be mixed in.
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