The unnamed Judge presided at Weatherfield Crown Court during the trial of Gail McIntyre for the murder of her husband Joe at which she was found "not guilty". During the proceedings he admonished Gail for interrupting Tracy Barlow's false testimony and also David Platt for going beyond the remit of the questions put to him when giving evidence on behalf of his mother. When Tina McIntyre gave an angry outburst after the verdict had been delivered, he patiently pointed out that the jury's opinion was a unanimous one and discharged Gail.