Coronation Street has aired the shocking revelation that Richie was responsible for his wife Rachel’s death, leaving Tim and Sally facing a huge decision that could have a lasting impact on their family.
Viewers only met Tim’s cousin Richie, played by former Hollyoaks star Nathan Sussex, last week. The pair quickly bonded as they caught up on everything that had happened since they last saw each other.
But the reunion took a dark turn when Tim went to check on Richie and discovered Rachel dead in the kitchen. Now, the aftermath of her death is set to put Tim and Sally’s relationship under serious pressure.
Lisa explains Richie has been charged (Credit: ITV)
Tim and Sally were shocked at Richie’s murder arrest
In Tuesday’s (August 11) episode, Tim was stunned when Lisa told him that Richie had been charged with Rachel’s murder.
Tim was able to help with Lisa’s investigation, explaining that Richie had previously opened up about his troubled marriage and admitted he was frightened of Rachel.
So when Lisa revealed that Richie was pleading self-defence, Tim immediately believed him.
News of the arrest soon spread around Weatherfield, with Tracy even questioning whether abusive behaviour could run in Richie’s family.
But Tim remained convinced that Richie had been forced to defend himself and insisted the man he had just reconnected with wasn’t capable of murdering his wife in cold blood.
While Tim was trying to understand what had happened, he and Sally had another major concern on their minds, Richie’s daughter Lucy.
The teenager had suddenly lost both of her parents, leaving her in an incredibly difficult situation. Lisa reassured Tim and Sally that Lucy was safe and had been placed with an emergency foster family while the investigation continued.
However, it isn’t long before Lucy arrives on the cobbles.
Tim and Sally take in Lucy (Credit: ITV)
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