Line Of Duty: Vicky McClure and Martin Compston film series 6 in Belfast

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They have resumed filming series six of popular police drama Line Of Duty after the coronavirus outbreak halted shooting the programme earlier this year.

And Vicky McClure and her co-star Martin Compston appeared to be back in the thick of the action as they shot scenes for the upcoming series on Monday.

Vicky, 37, who plays Detective Inspector Kate Flemming, was spotted wearing a police vest as she strolled down a street in Belfast where filming is taking place.

In the line of duty: Vicky McClure and her co-star Martin Compston appeared to be back in the thick of the action as they shot scenes for the upcoming series on Monday

Underneath her vest Vicky wore a khaki coat, which was teamed with a pair of black skinny jeans and leather boots.

It appeared that Vicky was taking a break from shooting a scene as she also sported a checked face mask in accordance with coronavirus regulations.

In stark contrast to Vicky’s casual on-duty look, Martin [Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott] was dressed to impress in a navy suit and pale blue shirt.

Dressed up: In stark contrast to Vicky's casual on-duty look, Martin [Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott] was dressed to impress in a navy suit and pale blue shirt

Dressed up: In stark contrast to Vicky’s casual on-duty look, Martin [Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott] was dressed to impress in a navy suit and pale blue shirt

Shooting: The two stars were surrounded by crew members as they took direction ahead of shooting scenes for the new series of the BBC1 drama

Shooting: The two stars were surrounded by crew members as they took direction ahead of shooting scenes for the new series of the BBC1 drama

The two stars were surrounded by crew members as they took direction ahead of shooting scenes for the new series of the BBC1 drama.

Earlier this month Line Of Duty fans claimed to have pointed out a ‘huge spoiler’ after show creator Jed Mercurio shared a snap from filming.

The writer, 54, took to Twitter to share a collection of photos of DS Steve Arnott, Ted Hastings, played by Adrian Dunbar, and DI Kate Fleming, as they playfully posed on set.

Yet eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out that DS Steve Arnott had lost his ‘sergeant stripes’ from his uniform as they questioned whether he had been demoted or was going undercover. 

Spoiler? Earlier this month Line Of Duty fans claimed to have pointed out a 'huge spoiler' after show creator Jed Mercurio shared a snap from filming.

Spoiler? Earlier this month Line Of Duty fans claimed to have pointed out a ‘huge spoiler’ after show creator Jed Mercurio shared a snap from filming.

One person said: ‘No Sgt stripes on @martin_compston uniform.Has he been demoted???’

A different fan put: ‘Exactly what I was wondering. Undercover as a PC? Demoted, or a big omission!’

Another viewer commented: ‘Steve’s not got his sgt stripes!?’

A different account noted: ‘Steve been demoted? Where’s his stripes?’  

Back to it: The writer, 54, took to Twitter to share a collection of photos of DS Steve Arnott, Ted Hastings, played by Adrian Dunbar, and DI Kate Fleming, as they playfully posed on set

Back to it: The writer, 54, took to Twitter to share a collection of photos of DS Steve Arnott, Ted Hastings, played by Adrian Dunbar, and DI Kate Fleming, as they playfully posed on set

Eagle-eyed: Yet eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out that DS Steve Arnott had lost his 'sergeant stripes' from his uniform as they questioned whether he had been demoted or was going undercover

Eagle-eyed: Yet eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out that DS Steve Arnott had lost his ‘sergeant stripes’ from his uniform as they questioned whether he had been demoted or was going undercover 

While another fan added: ‘Stevie boy demoted to PC?’

Elsewhere other fans came up with another bizarre theory as they noted Ted Hastings was stood in front of a piece of graffiti which had the letter H.

Posting a zoomed in picture with a red ring around it, a Line Of Duty fan commented: ‘Massive spoilers on wall.’

In the most recent series five finale, creator Jed dropped the bombshell there was not just one super villain H but four caddies.

Theory: One person said: 'No Sgt stripes on @martin_compston uniform.Has he been demoted???'

Theory: One person said: ‘No Sgt stripes on @martin_compston uniform.Has he been demoted???’

Another plot twist? Elsewhere other fans came up with another bizarre theory as they noted Ted Hastings was stood in front of a piece of graffiti which had the letter H

Another plot twist? Elsewhere other fans came up with another bizarre theory as they noted Ted Hastings was stood in front of a piece of graffiti which had the letter H

Steve discovered the vital clue when a clip of DI Matthew ‘Dot’ Cottan’s dying declaration was played during AC-12 boss Ted Hasting’s interrogation with Patricia Carmichael (Anna Maxwell-Martin). 

Line Of Duty resumed filming in September after a five-month hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The BBC police drama suspended shooting for series six back in March, but leading actor Martin Compston – who plays DS Steve Arnott – returned to set to shoot socially-distanced scenes last month.  

Show creator Jed thanked fans for their ‘patience’ and assured that the cast and crew are aiming to have the sixth season back on air ‘as soon as possible’. 

Explosive: In the most recent series five finale, creator Jed dropped the bombshell there was not just one super villain H but four caddies (show cast pictured in the show)

Explosive: In the most recent series five finale, creator Jed dropped the bombshell there was not just one super villain H but four caddies (show cast pictured in the show)