LEANNE Battersby goes to war with drugs boss Harvey next week in Coronation Street as she tries to save her son Simon Barlow from his clutches.
Harvey – who is played by former Hollyoaks actor Will Mellor in the ITV soap – will threaten to put Simon in hospital if he doesn’t continue drug dealing.
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Viewers will see Leanne grow worried when Jacob distracts Simon from his school work next week.
Ken takes Simon to the cafe for a chat but fails to get through to him.
Later, Simon arrives home with Jacob in tow and, when Simon warns her not to chuck him out, Leanne retreats to her room.
Later in the week, disaster strikes when Kelly persuades Simon to sell her some drugs – and suffers an overdose.
Meanwhile, Jacob tells Simon that he rips off their boss, Harvey, by stealing a few drugs and selling them separately.
He gives Simon some cash to keep quiet about his secret.
But later, Simon panics when Harvey approaches and reveals he suspects Jacob is ripping him off, asking if he knows anything.
Simon promises that he’s oblivious to Jacob’s scam and Harvey tells him he’s earned a promotion.
Simon tells Harvey he doesn’t want to be involved anymore, but Harvey points out he still owes him money – and then threatens to put him in hospital like Jacob.
When Simon goes running to Leanne, she urges him to report Harvey to the police.
But when Simon explains what’s happened with Kelly, Leanne realises the police aren’t an option and announces she’s going to take matters into her own hands.
Leanne marches out to confront Harvey and warn him to stay away from her son.
