Coronation Street‘s courtroom drama will continue next week as the judge confirms Max Turner’s sentence.

Max recently faced court for the first time after he confessed to setting fire to the Platt house in an insurance scam, with the judge refusing to show him any leniency for handing himself in.

The judge denied Max’s bail and ordered that he remain on remand until the trial, which will take place on Monday (March 3).

In the upcoming scenes, David rushes into the courtroom to be there for his son’s sentencing, taking a seat in the gallery alongside Shona and Lauren.

Max is relieved to see his dad, having since reflected on his cruel words during David’s recent prison visit.

The family hold their breath as the judge confirms Max’s sentence.

Taking into account that Max set fire to the house in order to help his family amid their financial troubles, will the troubled teen be shown some leniency?

Given that Max actor Paddy Bever confirmed his exit from the ITV soap last month, it’s possible that Max could be behind bars for a while.

“After much reflection and in an incredibly difficult decision, I have chosen to step away from Max and Coronation Street to explore new opportunities,” Bever shared in a statement with Digital Spy at the time.

“I have been surrounded by such kindness and support every step of the way.”

The actor told bosses of his decision to quit the soap at the start of last year, giving writers time to come up with a dramatic exit storyline for his character.