ITV Coronation Street 'exit' sealed for Roy Cropper as he's dealt devastating blow

Coronation Street: Roy Cropper questioned by police

Coronation Street’s much-loved cafe owner Roy Cropper (David Neilson) is to be dealt a devastating blow this week when he is charged with the murder of missing teenager Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton). Roy has been the number one suspect in DS Lisa Swain’s (played Vicky Myers) investigation since he foolishly deep cleaned Lauren’s flat after she mysteriously disappeared.

When the hunt for the young girl became a police murder inquiry Roy was taken in for questioning. He has since found himself a victim of internet trolling and at the centre of much lurid speculation from armchair sleuths.

But things get much worse for Roy this week when a woman pretending to be Lauren’s mum visits the cafe. She soon ends up in a tussle with him, before falling and hitting her head.

In Friday’s episode (April 12th), Swain takes Roy in for questioning about the incident and he faces the interrogation with solicitor Dee Dee at his side.

Both are shocked as Swain delves into Roy’s history and it becomes obvious that she still sees him as responsible for Lauren’s disappearance and suspected murder.

Corrie's Roy Cropper will be arrested in forthcoming episodes (Image: ITV)

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Dee Dee returns to Roys Rolls alone and breaks the devastating news that Roy has been charged with Lauren’s murder and confirms he is being held in police custody.

Back at the station, a terrified and confused Roy sits alone in the dark and miserable police cell dreading his pending court hearing.

Can Roy’s devastated friends and family get to the bottom of what has happened to Lauren and free their friend from jail?

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Lauren Bolton is missing and presumed dead in Corrie (Image: ITV) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email

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With no information on Lauren’s whereabouts and no other real suspects for the crime, has Roy paid the ultimate price for his honest and trusting nature?

Speaking about the upcoming Corrie episodes, actor David said: "Roy is innocent in every respect, he is innocent of the crime, but he is also an innocent soul.

"He never thought for one minute it would come to this, he truly felt that if he simply answered everything honestly it would all be okay and he was naive to assume that being innocent meant that he would be seen to be innocent."

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Roy Cropper sits in a police cell after being arrested in Corrie (Image: ITV)

David adds: "What I like about this storyline is the way it has gone back 29 years to 1995 when Roy first arrived. It is reminiscent of that early Roy Cropper when people were suspicious of his behaviour and thought he was creepy.

"And all this history will be used against him, things that have happened in the past like abducting their foster child. All that makes this storyline interesting to play and to watch it unfold."

Coronation Street airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on ITV1 and ITVX

ITV Coronation Street 'exit' sealed for Roy Cropper as he's dealt devastating blow

ITV Coronation Street 'exit' sealed for Roy Cropper as he's dealt devastating blow

ITV Coronation Street 'exit' sealed for Roy Cropper as he's dealt devastating blow

ITV Coronation Street 'exit' sealed for Roy Cropper as he's dealt devastating blow

ITV Coronation Street 'exit' sealed for Roy Cropper as he's dealt devastating blow