Coronation Street viewers were left on the edge of their seats on Friday (August 23)

as Tyrone Hobbs was left with full-time care of toddler Dorin, sparking concerns

for the child’s safety. In the latest episode of the ITV soap, Alina Pop (Ruxandra Porojnicu)

made the decision to leave Weatherfield to ensure her son Dorin’s safety.

Alina has only recently returned to the cobbles following an unexpected run-in with her former love rival Fiz Dobbs (Jennie Mcalpine) in a car park. The shocking revelation that Fiz’s husband Tyrone (Alan Halsall) is the father of Alina’s child, Dorin, soon followed.

Fans will remember that Tyrone and Alina had a romantic relationship a few years back, and before Alina left, she insisted she wasn’t expecting a baby. Her brief return to Weatherfield was purely to provide evidence in court as a human trafficking group leader faces trial, during which she also revealed Tyrone to be the father of her son.

As the court case unfolds, Alina is expected to give a statement reflecting on her experiences as a victim of modern slavery, reports the Manchester Evening News.

However, in a worrying turn of events, she has started receiving threatening phone calls, suggesting that the traffickers may be trying to intimidate her ahead of the court date.

In Friday’s (August 23) episode, Fiz expressed concern that Tyrone spending time with Alina could rekindle their old flame. As Alina arrived at No.9 with Dorin, she confided in Tyrone about her fears of being watched.

Corrie viewers have been left on the edge of their seats after a menacing figure from the hotel bar burst into Alina’s room, warning her against testifying in court.

The terrifying encounter has driven Alina to seek refuge, leaving her child Dorin in the care of Tyrone and Fiz for safety. But with Hope already showing a clear disdain for her step-brother Dorin, fans are fearing the worst now that he’s under the same roof.

Speculation is rife among the soap’s followers, with some predicting a dark turn where Hope could harm Dorin in a shocking plot twist. One anxious fan posted on X: “Dorin should be more concerned about what Hope is gonna do to him than the gang.. #Corrie.”