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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."
Digital Spy