Coronation Street has revealed the real reason why Abi Franklin is sent to prison in a shock new storyline.
Last month, word leaked out that Abi will end up behind bars in a surprising new plot twist – joining Sally Metcalfe in jail.
While many fans naturally assumed that Abi (Sally Carman) would be banged up after being framed for sabotaging Michelle Connor's car, she'll actually find herself in trouble for a completely different incident.
Next week's episodes see Abi consider putting her twins Charlie and Lexi up for adoption, as she fears that she'll never turn her own life around after so many setbacks recently.
The young children are currently in foster care, but Abi starts to believe that they're better off without her on a permanent basis.
Feeling terrible for his mum, Abi's eldest child Seb (Harry Visinoni) unleashes his own anger by targeting Tracy Barlow and trashing the flower shop.
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When the police become involved, Abi selflessly takes the blame to protect her son – earning herself a short prison sentence for theft and criminal damage.
Teasing the new storyline, Corrie's official website confirmed: "As Ken hears the commotion, Seb runs off leaving Ken to find Abi alone. Covering for Seb, Abi takes the blame and grabs some cash from the till. Ken calls the police and they arrive and arrest Abi.
"In court, Abi is sentenced to 16 weeks in prison. Will she lose the twins for good?"
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