Coronation Street: Teacher Megan Walsh Charged Over Student Affair

In the latest episode of Coronation Street, aired Wednesday on ITV1 and available earlier on ITVX, teacher Megan Walsh faced formal charges after her former student Will Driscoll reported their illicit relationship to police in Weatherfield.

Detective Sergeant Lisa Swain questioned Megan after authorities detained her at the airport while attempting to flee the country. Swain informed Megan that the Crown Prosecution Service had authorized charges of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Bail was denied due to her posing a flight risk. Megan denied any sexual relationship with 16-year-old Will, calling accusations from his family delusional and labeling him a liar infatuated with her. Evidence included Will's admission of their encounters and the £2,000 he stole from the Rovers Return safe to fund their planned escape to France.

The development followed Tuesday's episode, where taxi driver Tim Metcalfe drove Will toward Manchester Piccadilly station after Will told his family he was heading to Scotland to live with his mother, Melanie. A train cancellation raised suspicions, and Will's father, Ben, alerted Tim upon discovering the teen's missing passport....