Coronation Street exit sealed as show regular forced to leave cobbles

Alina Pop has fled Weatherfield in order to protect the safety of her young son Dorin in a new Coronation Street twist.

The character recently returned after an unexpected encounter with former love rival Fiz Dobbs (Jennie Mcalpine) in a car park.

However, It soon was revealed that Fiz's husband Tyrone (Alan Halsall) was the father of Alina's child, Dorin. Fans of the ITV soap will recall that Tyrone and Alina were romantically involved a few years ago, and before Alina orginally left the cobbles, she denied being pregnant.

Audiences saw her at the airport departure lounge, tenderly holding her growing baby bump. Fast forward three years, and dad Tyrone is keen to play a role in their son's life, but Alina has plans to return to Romania.

Her flying visit back to Weatherfield was solely to provide evidence in court as a human trafficking group leader faces trial.

As the case continues, Alina is anticipated to give a statement reflecting on her experiences as a victim of modern slavery.

However, in a concerning development, she has begun receiving threatening phone calls, suggesting that the traffickers may be attempting to intimidate her ahead of the court date.

During Friday's (August 23) episode, Fiz was worried that Tyrone spending time with Alina could reignite their passion. As Alina arrived at No.9 with Dorin she explained to Tyrone that she feared she's being watched.

As Alina readied herself for court, she was confronted by the thug from the hotel bar who barged into her room, threatening Alina against giving evidence.

The altercation left the young women petrified and she decided to go into hiding and to temporarily leave Dorin with Tyrone and Fiz in a bid to keep him safe.

Will Dorin's arrival cause a rift between Fiz and Tyrone or bring them closer together?

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX