Coronation Street confirms unexpected court ending as fan-favourite struck by car in 31 pictures

The unexpected arrival of of Sam, however, changes things dramatically (Picture: ITV)

Lauren takes to the stand as the verdict is delivered. But will she be going to jail? (Picture: ITV)

Leanne, meanwhile, is also facing court (Picture: ITV)

Nick and Toyah offer their support (Picture: ITV)

Toyah is keen to offer Leanne a lift but will she accept? (Picture: ITV)

David the dog is found by the side of the road by Michael, who reckons he was hit by a car (Picture: ITV)

David fears that Harvey could be to blame (Picture: ITV)

Ken confronts Cassie over Daniel’s allegation (Picture: ITV)

Will Cassie be able to talk her way out of this one? (Picture: ITV)

Bethany plans her move to London (Picture: ITV)

Sarah confronts Daisy over ruining Bethany’s relationship with Daniel (Picture: ITV)

Is the truth about Daniel and Daisy’s one night stand officially out? (Picture: ITV)

Coronation Street delivers the drama next week, as confirmed in my new picture spoilers, with a big day in court looming for various characters, an exit on the cards and a devastating collision.

Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) trial continues and a particularly tough day is on the cards as she discovers that baby Frankie has been rushed to hospital.

Despite this development, Lauren must remain in court and, worried for her child, she loses her temper and tells the prosecution barrister that she’s glad Joel Deering (Calum Lill) is dead.

Regretting her actions, Lauren later heads to the hospital, where Frankie is fighting an infection and she informs Max Turner (Paddy Bever) that she doesn’t care about the trial any more. She just wants Frankie to get better.

But as the jury deliberate, the question is: will she be found guilty or not guilty?

Lauren isn’t the only character in court next week as Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) faces the music for setting Toyah (Georgia Taylor) up.

After getting soaked by a passing Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney), Leanne heads to court, where she receives a community order and afterwards she tells Toyah that she wants nothing more to do with her.

Is this really end for the siblings’ relationship?

Elsewhere, Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) calls the magazine in London and asks them if the job they offered her previously is still available. But will Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) be willing to uproot his entire life and move with her?

David (Jack P Shepherd), meanwhile, is horrified when he finds out that David the dog has been hit by a car – and he wonders if Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor) has anything to do with it.

It’s going to be quite a week on the Street!