The 48-year-old actor adds that he will now put all efforts into clearing his name following child rape charges

The 48-year-old actor who plays Kevin Webster will not be seen on screen in the ITV soap with immediate effect pending the outcome of legal proceedings

48-year-old actor best known for playing Weatherfield mechanic Kevin Webster faces a total of 19 charges relating to alleged sex crimes between 2001 and 2010

But will his mate go along with the scheme?

Tim Metcalfe may look familiar, but he's not the first familiar face to make a second appearance on the soap

"He’s in such a desperate state and the only way out he can see is this," says the actor