ITV have released a new promotional video ahead of Craig Tinker‘s final scenes on Coronation Street – showing the beloved Weatherfield bobby fighting for his life after a brutal attack. News emerged earlier this year that Colson Smith had been axed from the soap after 14 years, during a dramatic (and controversial!) storyline set to air this summer.
It seems as though that storyline is now upon us, with ITV releasing a brand new promo showing a battered and bloody Craig fighting for his life after copping a vicious beating.
But what’s happened to Craig – and will he survive?
Craig Tinker’s life hangs in the balance following Coronation Street attack
In the video, a voiceover from DS Swain asks: “If we knew today was our last day on earth, what would we do differently?” And, as images of a broken and bloodied Craig flood the screen, she further intones: “There isn’t always more time.”
Craig’s attack airs next week (starting Monday, May 19) amid a series of episodes devoted to him, Kit and Mick. As the week progresses, the soap reveals the the truth about Kit and Mick’s complicated relationship… leaving Kit’s family and friends in grave danger.
As the week begins, an excited Craig is thrilled to be starting his placement week, shadowing Kit in CID. However, with Kit following his own shady agenda, events soon spiral out of control, and Craig is brutally attacked.
Will he pull through?
Colson Smith opens up on Craig’s ‘bloody’ final storyline
Speaking on Craig’s impending departure from the soap, Colson said: “”
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