Having been a resident of the street since the mid-90s, Roy Cropper (David Neilson) has been called many things in his time, but a murderer? Surely not?
With Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) missing, next week Bobby (Jack Carroll) suggests Sean (Antony Cotton) should think about renting Lauren’s old flat. But when Sean says he saw what looked like blood on the curtains Carla (Alison King) and Bobby head straight for the police station and tell DS Swain (Vicky Myers). DS Swain and Craig (Colson Smith) let themselves into Lauren’s flat and survey the extent of the blood stains. Bobby tells them about her relationship with Roy, how he gave her a job, found her somewhere to live and cleaned up the mess in the flat after she left. DS Swain calls at the café and questions Roy.
Bobby and Max have spent the night watching the police coming and going from Lauren’s flat. When Bethany and Daniel call round at No.8 to ask about Lauren Max quizzes Daniel about his tutor sessions. Realising the dates don’t stack up, Max eyes Daniel with suspicion. When Max goes to the station to tell Swain about Lauren’s O-Vidz account he discovers Ryan had already told her.
DS Swain questions Max about Lauren’s secret boyfriend. Max admits that he never met her boyfriend, but he suspects it’s Daniel Osbourne. DS Swain quizzes Daniel about his relationship with Lauren, suggesting that she paid for her lessons with sex.
Daniel’s horrified and when DS Swain drags up his previous relationships with Summer and Nicky Wheatle he demands a solicitor realising he is under suspicion. Bethany and Daniel listen in horror to a radio interview with DS Swain in which she suggests that Lauren was murdered.
Daniel confides in Ken that he hasn’t slept a wink fearing he’ll be banged up for a murder he didn’t commit. Meanwhile it becomes clear that Roy is getting trolled online and Carla is forced to show him the vile comments. Max wants to do another appeal but Carla and Nina warn Roy not to do the appeal as it’ll only invite further unwanted attention.
Suzi from the Gazette arrives at the café hoping to record a fresh appeal. But they’re interrupted by the arrival of DS Swain who tells Roy she’s arresting him on suspicion of the murder of Lauren Bolton. Carla and Nina watch in horror as Roy is led away.
The video of his arrest has been posted online leaving Carla’s sickened by Roy’s predicament.
Coronation Street airs these scenes from Monday March 11 on ITV1