Roy Cropper devastated as late wife Hayley’s son Christian launches vile abuse campaign in Coronation Street
And Lauren's mum pays Roy a visit - but is she who she says she is?
ROY Cropper’s nightmare amid Lauren’s disappearance continues as he is pushed to breaking point next week on the ITV soap.
The café owner – played be David Neilson – continues to receive abusive phone calls as many people believe Roy murdered Lauren Bolton while she is still remains missing.
Nina makes it clear to Evelyn and Shona that despite all the crank calls, they must still answer the phone as Roy is hoping for a call from Lauren’s mother.
After reading through comments online, Stu tells Yasmeen and Alya that he intends to help Roy clear his name as he knows what it’s like to be wrongly accused.
In the precinct, Stu talks to a homeless guy, hoping for information about Lauren and as he pulls out his wallet, he fails to notice the guy picking up a brick.
Stu returns to Speed Daal with a bloodied face and explains to Yasmeen how he had his wallet stolen and was hit with a brick.
Roy reels in shock as Evelyn reveals that Hayley’s son, Christian has posted some hurtful things about him and Hayley online.
Meanwhile, Lauren’s Mum, Kerry, calls at the café and introduces herself to Roy and Nina.
During the night, Kerry secretly films Roy’s living room and records a commentary making him out to be a murderer.
Kelly leaps back onto the sofa and pretends to be asleep when Roy sleep walks into the room.
After reading the horrible online comments Christian wrote about Roy, Nick and Sam call at the café flat where Nick apologises to Roy and assures him that when things are back to normal, he’d be happy for Sam to spend time with him.
When Sam tells Roy that he’s his BFF, best friend forever, Kerry secretly takes note.
A shaken Roy heads down to the café and explains to Shona and Nina that he’s just had a call from Lauren’s mum asking him not to contact her again.
With all eyes on Alice, she admits she isn’t Kerry. As Roy and Evelyn head out with Freddie, they come face to face with Alice who starts filming them and as Roy tries to stop her, she stumbles and bangs her head.
Accusing him of assault, Alice hurries away. Has Roy got himself into more trouble?
Dee-Dee returns to the café and breaks the news to Carla, Nina, Shona and Evelyn that Roy has been charged with the murder of Lauren Bolton.
Roy sits alone in his police cell, his mind completely numb with fear.
Can anyone help Roy or will he go to prison for a murder he didn’t commit?
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV1 and ITVX.
