Coronation Street's Robert Preston faces another big surprise as he prepares to attend court later this month.
Robert (Tristan Gemmill) is currently under suspicion of killing his ex-fiancée Vicky Jefferies after she disappeared following a big row between them.
New spoilers released by the ITV soap have now revealed that Robert's situation will get worse rather than better in the coming weeks.
When the police examine Robert's sat nav system, it confirms that he was in the area of the woods where he's suspected of dumping Vicky's body.
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Paula Martin (Stirling Gallacher), who's representing Robert, questions him on whether anyone else had access to his van – could this give him food for thought?
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Meanwhile, Robert's ex-partner Michelle (Kym Marsh) is questioned for a second time and her evidence could make matters even more difficult for him.
Michelle recalls incriminating details from Robert's past, including his bad temper and his abuse of steroids.
In the end, the police decide to charge Robert with assault, unable to go further as there's not enough evidence that Vicky is dead.
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Paula warns Robert that unless Vicky turns up soon, his troubles may only be beginning.
Later in the week, Robert is waiting in a cell as he prepares to face court.
Robert receives a shock as Paula arrives to inform him that there has been a delay in proceedings, due to new information coming to light. Is it more evidence that Vicky is dead, or is Robert about to get a lifeline?
Coronation Street airs these scenes on Monday, December 16 and Friday, December 20 on ITV.
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