Note: The following article contains discussion of sexual misconduct that some readers may find upsetting.
Next week's Hollyoaks episodes will see James Nightingale and Harry Thompson's relationship in crisis once again when they end up on opposing sides of Sinead Shelby's rape investigation.
The episodes ahead will deal with the aftermath of Sinead (Stephanie Davis) going to police with the truth that she'd been assaulted by evil husband Laurie Shelby (Kyle Pryor).
The police investigation is exceptionally traumatic for Sinead because she's forced to recall the events of the attack, as well as a confrontation with Laurie when she later spotted him near Hannah.
Sinead also opens up to Diane (Alex Fletcher) and Tony (Nick Pickard) about what she's endured, and they help her to get a shocked Laurie out of the house.
However, cunning Laurie quickly regains his wits in time for his own police interview, where he tells investigators Sinead has made various false cheating allegations because she's a jealous person.
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This is where James Nightingale and Harry Thompson come in. Harry understandably wants to rally around his family member Sinead following her trauma.
He's likely to be stunned when he finds out that ruthless James has disregarded any of Harry's family ties by agreeing to become Laurie's lawyer for a big paycheque!
Will this tear the couple apart, and how will Sinead feel when she finds out that Laurie has aligned himself with James?
Hollyoaks airs Mondays through Fridays at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first-look episodes airing on E4 at 7pm.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct. If you’ve been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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