Lauren Branning’s behaviour is to become an even greater cause for concern next week when she finds herself arrested for assault and criminal damage.

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The police intervention comes at the end of a troubled week for Lauren that sees her stealing money from Cora in order to fund her addiction to alcohol, while Tanya instructs both Denise at the Minute Mart and staff at the Queen Vic not to serve her.

But Lauren is left heartbroken by her mum’s actions, especially when Tanya then compares her to Rainie. After a confrontation with Abi on Bridge Street catches the attention of Joey, Lauren’s ex tries to make sure that everything is OK.

However, the final straw for Lauren comes after Lucy appears at the doorway of the café and begins to goad her love rival. As Lauren snaps, she punches Lucy in the face and launches a sugar jar through the café’s window before storming off. But it isn’t long before the law is catching up with Lauren and making their arrest in front of pub regulars at the Vic.

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Viewers can see the scenes on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May.

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David BrownDeputy Previews Editor, Radio Times

David Brown is Deputy Previews Editor at Radio Times, with a particular interest in crime drama and fantasy TV. He has appeared as a contributor on BBC News, Sky News and Radio 4’s Front Row and has had work published in the Guardian, the Sunday Times and the i newspaper. He has also worked as a writer and editorial consultant on the National Television Awards, as well as several documentaries profiling the likes of Lenny Henry, Billy Connolly and Take That.

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