ONE of Coronation Street’s most popular characters looks set to be left for dead in upcoming scenes.
PC Craig Tinker – played by Colson Smith – will meet his demise in grisly scenes next week with a brand new promo for the programme, showing him bloodied and bruised.
![FROM ITV</p> <p>CORONATION STREET PROMO RELEASE<br /> Embargo: 21.00 Monday 12th May</p> <p>CRAIG’S FINAL FIGHT</p> <p>A shock new Coronation Street promo shows a battered and bloodied Craig (Colson Smith) laid unconscious on the cobbles after a vicious attack.</p> <p>As DS Swain’s (Vicky Myers) emotional voiceover asks us “If we knew today was our last day on earth, what would we do differently" has PC Tinker reached the end of the thin blue line?</p> <p>In a special week of episodes following the stories of both Craig and DC Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) we’ll uncover the secrets surrounding Mick’s (Joe Layton) hold on Kit as his past comes back to haunt him, leaving both his friends and family in grave danger.</p> <p>The week starts with an excited Craig ready to begin his placement shadowing Kit in CID. But while Kit has his own agenda to take care of, a series of climactic events unfold on the street, culminating in a shocking and horrific incident. With Craig’s life hanging in the balance, viewers will see him fight for every breath.</p> <p>As history catches up with Kit, will his future be destined to haunt him forever as well as his past?</p> <p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p> <p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p> <p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/termsFROM ITV</p> <p>STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 13th May 2025</p> <p>Coronation Street - Ep 1157576</p> <p>Wednesday 21st May 2025</p> <p>Following on from the shocking events of Monday’s episode an ambulance arrives and Asha Alahan [TANISHA GOREY] leaps into action. As Craig Tinker [COLSON SMITH] struggles to explain what happened. As Craig is loaded into the ambulance, Maria Connor [SAMIA LONGCHAMBON] explains how she found him covered in blood</p> <p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p> <p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p> <p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/21_05_CORO_ASHA_CRAIG_MARIA_04.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
![FROM ITV</p> <p>CORONATION STREET PROMO RELEASE<br /> Embargo: 21.00 Monday 12th May</p> <p>CRAIG’S FINAL FIGHT</p> <p>A shock new Coronation Street promo shows a battered and bloodied Craig (Colson Smith) laid unconscious on the cobbles after a vicious attack.</p> <p>As DS Swain’s (Vicky Myers) emotional voiceover asks us “If we knew today was our last day on earth, what would we do differently" has PC Tinker reached the end of the thin blue line?</p> <p>In a special week of episodes following the stories of both Craig and DC Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) we’ll uncover the secrets surrounding Mick’s (Joe Layton) hold on Kit as his past comes back to haunt him, leaving both his friends and family in grave danger.</p> <p>The week starts with an excited Craig ready to begin his placement shadowing Kit in CID. But while Kit has his own agenda to take care of, a series of climactic events unfold on the street, culminating in a shocking and horrific incident. With Craig’s life hanging in the balance, viewers will see him fight for every breath.</p> <p>As history catches up with Kit, will his future be destined to haunt him forever as well as his past?</p> <p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p> <p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p> <p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/termsFROM ITV</p> <p>STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 13th May 2025</p> <p>Coronation Street - Ep 1157576</p> <p>Wednesday 21st May 2025</p> <p>Craig Tinker [COLSON SMITH] regains consciousness and tells Asha Alahan [TANISHA GOREY] that he knows what happened to him. But as Jess [DONNALEIGH BAILEY] tries to question him, his contrition deteriorates.</p> <p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p> <p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p> <p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/21_05_CORO_CRAIG_HOSPITAL_02.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Weatherfield looks set to be rocked by a heartbreaking ‘death’ as Craig will be seen fighting for his life after an utterly vicious attack at work.
His final fight will be part of a special week of episodes following PC colleagues Craig and Kit Green.
In a haunting new trailer, DS Lisa Swain shares a chilling thought that appeared to preempt Craig’s future.
She can be heard saying: “If we knew today was our last day on earth, what would we do differently.”
In scenes to be aired next week, Craig is giddier than ever as he prepares to start his placement shading Kit in CID.
However, as Kit continues to deal with his own run-ins with Mick and Lou, and the secrets that come to haunt him, he is busily focused on his own agenda.
With Kit distracted, a series of climatic events begin to unfold on the street.
Viewers will then witness a horrifying and shocking incident that will change Craig’s life forever.
His life will be left hanging in the balance in saddening scenes as the end appears to be nigh.
The voice of DS Swain can be heard once again as she chillingly says: “There isn’t always more time.”
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Speaking about his exit scenes, Colson said: “I can’t wait for people to see Craig’s final scenes.
“It is exactly the exit I wanted for him and we are all really proud of what we filmed in those final weeks. It was actually great fun. #
“I was walking around covered in fake blood for days and I was chuffed that I got to work with so many brilliant people in this final storyline.”
It was revealed earlier this year that Colson had been axed from the ITV soap amid a string of high-profile exits.
![FROM ITV</p> <p>CORONATION STREET PROMO RELEASE<br /> Embargo: 21.00 Monday 12th May</p> <p>CRAIG’S FINAL FIGHT</p> <p>A shock new Coronation Street promo shows a battered and bloodied Craig (Colson Smith) laid unconscious on the cobbles after a vicious attack.</p> <p>As DS Swain’s (Vicky Myers) emotional voiceover asks us “If we knew today was our last day on earth, what would we do differently" has PC Tinker reached the end of the thin blue line?</p> <p>In a special week of episodes following the stories of both Craig and DC Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) we’ll uncover the secrets surrounding Mick’s (Joe Layton) hold on Kit as his past comes back to haunt him, leaving both his friends and family in grave danger.</p> <p>The week starts with an excited Craig ready to begin his placement shadowing Kit in CID. But while Kit has his own agenda to take care of, a series of climactic events unfold on the street, culminating in a shocking and horrific incident. With Craig’s life hanging in the balance, viewers will see him fight for every breath.</p> <p>As history catches up with Kit, will his future be destined to haunt him forever as well as his past?</p> <p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p> <p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p> <p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/termsFROM ITV</p> <p>STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 13th May 2025</p> <p>Coronation Street - Ep 1157576</p> <p>Wednesday 21st May 2025</p> <p>Craig Tinker [COLSON SMITH] regains consciousness and tells Asha Alahan [TANISHA GOREY] that he knows what happened to him. But as Jess [DONNALEIGH BAILEY] tries to question him, his contrition deteriorates.</p> <p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p> <p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p> <p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/21_05_CORO_CRAIG_HOSPITAL_03.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
![FROM ITV</p> <p>CORONATION STREET PROMO RELEASE<br /> Embargo: 21.00 Monday 12th May</p> <p>CRAIG’S FINAL FIGHT</p> <p>A shock new Coronation Street promo shows a battered and bloodied Craig (Colson Smith) laid unconscious on the cobbles after a vicious attack.</p> <p>As DS Swain’s (Vicky Myers) emotional voiceover asks us “If we knew today was our last day on earth, what would we do differently" has PC Tinker reached the end of the thin blue line?</p> <p>In a special week of episodes following the stories of both Craig and DC Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) we’ll uncover the secrets surrounding Mick’s (Joe Layton) hold on Kit as his past comes back to haunt him, leaving both his friends and family in grave danger.</p> <p>The week starts with an excited Craig ready to begin his placement shadowing Kit in CID. But while Kit has his own agenda to take care of, a series of climactic events unfold on the street, culminating in a shocking and horrific incident. With Craig’s life hanging in the balance, viewers will see him fight for every breath.</p> <p>As history catches up with Kit, will his future be destined to haunt him forever as well as his past?</p> <p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p> <p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p> <p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/termsFROM ITV</p> <p>CORONATION STREET PROMO RELEASE<br /> Embargo: 21.00 Monday 12th May</p> <p>CRAIG’S FINAL FIGHT</p> <p>A shock new Coronation Street promo shows a battered and bloodied Craig (Colson Smith) laid unconscious on the cobbles after a vicious attack.</p> <p>As DS Swain’s (Vicky Myers) emotional voiceover asks us “If we knew today was our last day on earth, what would we do differently" has PC Tinker reached the end of the thin blue line?</p> <p>In a special week of episodes following the stories of both Craig and DC Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) we’ll uncover the secrets surrounding Mick’s (Joe Layton) hold on Kit as his past comes back to haunt him, leaving both his friends and family in grave danger.</p> <p>The week starts with an excited Craig ready to begin his placement shadowing Kit in CID. But while Kit has his own agenda to take care of, a series of climactic events unfold on the street, culminating in a shocking and horrific incident. With Craig’s life hanging in the balance, viewers will see him fight for every breath.</p> <p>As history catches up with Kit, will his future be destined to haunt him forever as well as his past?</p> <p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p> <p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p> <p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/19_05_CORO_CRAIG.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The star confirmed it was not his choice to leave the show but understood soap bosses’ decision.
Colson confirmed that he was told he would be written out of the show after being told of the news in Autumn 2024.
The actor wrote on Instagram: “Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker’s time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025.
“I’ve loved every single second of my 14 year stay as a resident on the greatest street in the world. I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street.
“I’ve learned pretty much everything about life from the people who call it home.
“I’m excited to play out the exit story for our Craigy. For me, this is the end of the beginning.
“I genuinely can’t wait to see what chapter two has in store for me.”
Craig’s on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role.
![FROM ITV</p> <p>CORONATION STREET PROMO RELEASE<br /> Embargo: 21.00 Monday 12th May</p> <p>CRAIG’S FINAL FIGHT</p> <p>A shock new Coronation Street promo shows a battered and bloodied Craig (Colson Smith) laid unconscious on the cobbles after a vicious attack.</p> <p>As DS Swain’s (Vicky Myers) emotional voiceover asks us “If we knew today was our last day on earth, what would we do differently" has PC Tinker reached the end of the thin blue line?</p> <p>In a special week of episodes following the stories of both Craig and DC Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) we’ll uncover the secrets surrounding Mick’s (Joe Layton) hold on Kit as his past comes back to haunt him, leaving both his friends and family in grave danger.</p> <p>The week starts with an excited Craig ready to begin his placement shadowing Kit in CID. But while Kit has his own agenda to take care of, a series of climactic events unfold on the street, culminating in a shocking and horrific incident. With Craig’s life hanging in the balance, viewers will see him fight for every breath.</p> <p>As history catches up with Kit, will his future be destined to haunt him forever as well as his past?</p> <p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p> <p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p> <p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/termsFROM ITV</p> <p>STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 13th May 2025</p> <p>Coronation Street - Ep 1157576</p> <p>Wednesday 21st May 2025</p> <p>Following on from the shocking events of Monday’s episode an ambulance arrives and Asha Alahan [TANISHA GOREY] leaps into action. As Craig Tinker [COLSON SMITH] struggles to explain what happened. As Craig is loaded into the ambulance, Maria Connor [SAMIA LONGCHAMBON] explains how she found him covered in blood</p> <p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p> <p>Photographer - Danielle Baguley</p> <p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/21_05_CORO_ASHA_CRAIG_MARIA_01.jpg?strip=all&w=960)