Coronation Street to air shock twist for Leanne tonight as police catch her with drug money

Coronation Street spoilers: Leanne Battersby is overwhelmed by grief

Is Leanne heading for jail after getting stopped by the police tonight?

Tonight's Coronation Street will see Leanne Battersby find herself on the wrong side of the law as she deals more drugs for Harvey.

Fans have watched in horror recently as the grieving mum found herself caught up in Harvey's drug drama in a bid to protect Simon.

Coronation Street spoilers: Leanne Battersby makes a deal with the devil…

Harvey has got Leanne between a rock and a hard place (Picture: ITV)

Despite telling Simon that she's sorted Harvey and that he'll be leaving them alone from now on, that couldn't be further from the truth.

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Leanne has secretly started to work for drugs boss Harvey in a bid to pay off Simon's debt... and tonight will see her head out on another job.

Drug drama for Leanne 

After asking Nick if she can borrow his car, Leanne goes to do another drop for Harvey, but as she is counting her ill-gotten gains afterwards, she is interrupted by a knock on the car window.

Coronation Street spoilers: Leanne Battersby makes her first drug deal!

Leanne reluctantly deals more drugs for Harvey tonight (Picture: ITV)

Leanne panics when she sees it is a police officer who wants a word with her... have they seen her dealing drugs?

Thankfully for Leanne the police officer explains there has been a spate of car thefts in the area and they're just doing the rounds.

Leanne's relief is huge... but will the close shave be a wake-up call for Leanne?

Back at home Leanne hides her burner phone and her nurses uniform before telling Harvey that she wants out.

Coronation Street spoilers: Will Leanne Battersby be arrested?

Has Leanne been caught with drugs? (Picture: ITV)

But sadly for Leanne Harvey isn't going to let her out of his grasp that easily and tells her that she is such a success that he is going to move her onto bigger deals.

Horrified by the thought, Leanne despairs at the mess she has got herself in to, but things are only set to get worse as the week continues.

Leanne's in too deep?

Later this week Toyah tells Nick that she saw Leanne with another man, so Nick goes to the flat to investigate.

Leanne Coronation Street

Leanne is terrified when a police officer knocks on the car window... (Picture: ITV)

But despite Leanne desperately hiding Harvey in Oliver's room, Nick sees his coat and demands answers.

By the end of the week Leanne has had enough and heads to the police station to tell them everything, but will she just land herself in even more trouble when she gets arrested?

Coronation Street airs on Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm and 8.30pm with an hour long episode at 7.30 on Fridays on ITV - see our TV Guide for full listings.

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 


After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off


She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 


As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.