Darren Whateley was the killer of Brian Tilsley. In February 1989, Whateley and his friends were hanging around outside Mahoney's Bar and began bothering a girl. Having met Alison Oakley inside the bar, Brian began to intervene, but after a struggle, Brian was pinned down as Whateley stabbed him with a knife. The gang then made off leaving Brian bleeding profusely on the ground. He died on the way to Weatherfield General, leaving behind widow Gail and two children. Whateley was subsequently arrested, charged and sent to Strangeways Jail for Brian's murder.