Josh (Ryan Clayton)

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Note: The following article contains discussion of sexual misconduct that some readers may find upsetting.

Coronation Street has filmed some dramatic court scenes for rapist Josh Tucker, giving fans fresh hope that he may finally face justice.

Ryan Clayton, who plays Josh, has been spotted working on location for big episodes which will air early next year.

Josh is currently in prison awaiting trial after a man reported him for rape. The Crown Prosecution Service has also decided to revisit David's rape accusation against Josh, which was previously dropped due to insufficient evidence.

These new Coronation Street spoiler pictures, taken by paparazzi photographers on location, show Josh arriving at court to face the music.

Josh and David see each other outside the court building, leading to a heated argument.

Coronation Street fans will be hoping that Josh finally does face punishment for his crimes, but we won't know more until these scenes air in early 2020.

Josh was last seen on screen earlier this month, when he dropped a false allegation that David had stabbed him during a prison riot.

David has since been released from jail and has reunited with his family on the Street.

Speaking to Digital Spy in October about his Coronation Street return, Ryan commented: "I've known since quite early on in the year, to be honest! It's always an absolute delight. Even during my initial stint in Corrie, my storylines were extended and you do feel valued when that happens. It's certainly better than not being asked back!

"It was lovely to hear that the show had another storyline in mind. I'd spoken to the producer, Iain MacLeod, before I left last year and we did talk about the possibility then that Josh might return.

"We were both on the same page that Josh probably wasn't going to change his ways. It's also funny how it's worked out – almost exactly a year after I left."


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Was Josh in prison with David for another rape, was he convicted of that one?

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Was Josh in prison with David for another rape, was he convicted of that one?

He was on remand awaiting the trial.

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He was on remand awaiting the trial.

David's case will be reopened?

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Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has confirmed the outcome of Josh Tucker's trial.

Viewers have recently seen David appearing in court to give evidence against his rapist, as Josh (Ryan Clayton) is standing trial in relation to two other attacks.

David is also concerned for Shona, who is in hospital after the Christmas shooting drama.

Discussing the trial, Shepherd said that Josh will receive a 15-year prison sentence but David is much more focused on Shona's condition.

"When he gets the news that Josh has got 15 years, he's numb to it really," he explained. "It doesn't really mean anything to David because he can't share the news with Shona. She's his priority, so he brushes it off for now.

"All he can focus on is Shona and when she wakes up."

Shepherd added: "[David]'s been through so much. There's a lot of anger and frustration, then there are moments when he does lose it and break down.

"But despite all that, David is still determined to stick by Shona's side no matter what and is positive that she will make a full recovery."

Shona will emerge from her coma next week, but there is devastating news for David when he learns that she doesn't recognise him and has serious memory issues.

"The doctors start to say they've done all they can for Shona at this point and she needs more specialist help. David's adamant he'll be there every step of the way, he's not giving up on her," Shepherd said.


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