Coronation Street confirms character's return after two years away amid Lauren murder probe
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCoronation Street has revealed that Nicky Wheatley will be retuning to the cobbles to try and help Daniel Osbourne amid Lauren Bolton's murder probe.
After two years away Kimberly Hart Simpson will reprise the role of former sex worked Nicky as Daniel, played by Rob Mallard, goes in search of help from his old friend.
As viewers of the ITV soap know, Roy Cropper (David Neilson) is DS Lisa Swain's number one suspect for the murder of missing teenager Lauren but Daniel knows he’s also still under suspicion after being questioned last month by the no-nonsense detective sergeant. READ MORE: Coronation Street's Daisy star responds as she's told she should be 'axed' and will 'never make Hollywood' READ MORE: Read more of our Coronation Street stories here Lauren hasn't been seen for weeks as she seemingly abruptly left the cobbles after mentioning leaving to Roy when he sacked her from her job at the cafe after she admitted to stealing from Bethany Platt's bag while on shift.
However, her disappearance has since become a murder probe with Roy the main suspect and Daniel also being questioned in relation to the case after Max Turner shared information with DS Swain about his tutoring of Lauren and how he believed Daniel was Lauren's secret boyfriend.
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