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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.

FROM ITV</p>
<p>STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 2nd April 2024</p>
<p>Coronation Street - Ep 1123435</p>
<p>Monday 8th April 2024</p>
<p>Nick and Shona discuss the dreadful abuse that Roy Cropper’s [DAVID NEILSON] having to deal with as Sam Blakeman [JUDE RIORDAN] wishes he could pay Roy a visit but Nick doesn’t think it’s a good idea. Sam lies to Shona and tells her that he’s going round to see Hope, but calls at the café and suggests to Roy they have a game of chess.</p>
<p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p>
<p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p>
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Sam tries to be there for RoyCredit: ITV
FROM ITV</p>
<p>STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 2nd April 2024</p>
<p>Coronation Street - Ep 1123839</p>
<p>Friday 12th April 2024</p>
<p>A shaken Roy Cropper [DAVID NEILSON] heads down to the cafe and explains to Shona Platt [JULIA GOULDING] and Nina Lucas [MOLLIE GALLAGHER] that he’s just had a call from Lauren’s mum asking him not to contact her again. With all eyes on Alice [HANNAH ALMOND], she admits she isn’t Kerry.</p>
<p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p>
<p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p>
<p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms
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But things get complicated when Lauren's "mum" shows upCredit: ITV
And Stu makes an unsettling discovery
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And Stu makes an unsettling discoveryCredit: ITV

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.

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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.

Coronation Street’s Roy Cropper makes huge mistake as he’s questioned about Lauren Bolton’s murder

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.

FROM ITV</p>
<p>STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 2nd April 2024</p>
<p>Coronation Street - Ep 1123839</p>
<p>Friday 12th April 2024</p>
<p>As Roy Cropper [DAVID NEILSON] and Evelyn Plummer [MAUREEN LIPMAN] head out with Freddie, they come face to face with Alice [HANNAH ALMOND] who starts filming them and as Roy tries to stop her, she stumbles and bangs her head. Accusing him of assault, Alice hurries away.</p>
<p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p>
<p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p>
<p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms
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Lauren's mum real identity is revealedCredit: ITV
FROM ITV</p>
<p>STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 2nd April 2024</p>
<p>Coronation Street - Ep 1123839</p>
<p>Friday 12th April 2024</p>
<p>As Roy Cropper [DAVID NEILSON] and Evelyn Plummer [MAUREEN LIPMAN] head out with Freddie, they come face to face with Alice [HANNAH ALMOND] who starts filming them and as Roy tries to stop her, she stumbles and bangs her head. Accusing him of assault, Alice hurries away.</p>
<p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p>
<p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p>
<p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms
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And she makes things even worse for RoyCredit: ITV
FROM ITV</p>
<p>STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 2nd April 2024</p>
<p>Coronation Street - Ep 1123839</p>
<p>Friday 12th April 2024</p>
<p>As Roy Cropper [DAVID NEILSON] and Evelyn Plummer [MAUREEN LIPMAN] head out with Freddie, they come face to face with Alice [HANNAH ALMOND] who starts filming them and as Roy tries to stop her, she stumbles and bangs her head. Accusing him of assault, Alice hurries away.</p>
<p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p>
<p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p>
<p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms
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Roy is accused of assaultCredit: ITV
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