Coronation Street spoilers for next week confirm a shocking and brutal death for an off-screen character, leaving the lives of Tim and Sally Metcalfe turned upside down.
Tim's cousin Richie, who arrives this week, reveals his wife Rachel has thrown him out and asks to spend the night with Sally and Tim. Sally's not keen on him staying though, and soon Tim sends his cousin back home to fix his marriage.
Richie leaves his wallet though, so Tim decides to return it. However, when he gets there, Richie has blood on his shirt. Later, Richie is charged with his wife's murder, and Richie's daughter Lucy is placed in Tim and Sally's care.
Tim and Sally struggle with new responsibility
As Lucy clashes with Lily, Jodie is forced to step in, and Sally and Tim fear they've taken on too much. Tim shares his guilt over the situation, after sending Richie packing right before Rachel died.
Elsewhere, Sarah is attacked in prison, and she ends things with Kit. Worried for her safety, Sarah opens up to inmate Kacey, who vows to protect her.
Other dramatic twists on the cobbles
As Kit drowns his sorrows, Jodie takes action. While Bethany enjoys her date with Roman, Kit struggles as Harry throws a tantrum. Alya decides to sell her share of the restaurant, but soon potential buyer Gavin is approached by Idris - but what will Idris do?
