PC Fletcher had several dealings with residents of Coronation Street. In April 2008, he and two colleagues responded to a call-out when David Platt went on a rampage in the street. His mother Gail had realised that it was in fact David that pushed her down the stairs in their home following an argument over her involvement in Tina McIntyre's abortion. As Tina now refused to cover up for his actions and told him that their relationship was now over, an unhinged David went out smashing windows and assaulted Ken Barlow with a wrench. David was swiftly arrested and taken to Weatherfield Police Station where he was detained overnight.