 They are eventually successful when Nathan and his conspirators, including corrupt policeman Neil Clifton (Ben Cartwright and fellow accomplice Ian Yardley (Anthony Bowers), are all found guilty of raping Bethany and receive maximum prison sentences.It is at this point where Phelan has returned to Weatherfield after his marriage with Valerie fell apart thanks to her learning about what he did to the Armstrong and Windass families.His feud with Gary resurfaces when Gary confronts Phelan upon spotting him at the garage, but Anna urges him to stay away from Phelan for his own safety.