The police find new evidence.

Hollyoaks spoilers follow.

Hollyoaks has revealed a worrying update about Darren Osborne, as well as more spoilers from next week’s episodes.

This week, Darren was seen struggling to cope with the turmoil surrounding his children Frankie and JJ, as JJ’s condition continues to worsen.

He disappeared after dropping his phone in The Dog car park, and next week Jack is concerned about his son’s whereabouts.

Nancy isn’t as worried about her husband’s disappearance and assumes he is just being flaky – plus, she is busy looking after the house and dealing with Morgan and Frankie.

But it has now been revealed that there are worrying times ahead for the Osbornes, as new evidence is found. The police tell the family that Darren’s personal items have been found in an abandoned stolen car.

As Nancy reels from this news and has to be calmed down by the police, she shares that Darren has a history of depression, making this situation more of a cause for concern.

The Osbornes are told to sit tight and wait for news, with no further updates as of yet. Nancy blames herself for Darren’s disappearance, and Jack tries to support her through her through this difficult time.

Meanwhile next week, Abe’s horrifying secret threatens to be revealed when Joel is convinced that he hears Cleo in the flat – while Leela goes into labour.

Later, Cleo focuses on wedding planning while she is locked away, and Abe looks over her plans for the big day. Abe is aware that this imaginary wedding can never happen, but what is the end point of his terrifying scheme?

Elsewhere, Mercedes and Grace are set to clash when Grace refuses to help administer the illegal cancer drugs that she sourced from Germany.

Misbah is concerned about her dangerous methods and encourages Grace to make her see sense, but Mercedes is adamant that she isn’t returning to hospital treatment and wants to do things her way.

Facing an uncertain future, Mercedes is determined to make fun memories with her family, so she decides to plan a Christening for the twins.

Hollyoaks airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its Channel 4 streaming premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm. Full episodes are also released on YouTube a week after their Channel 4 release.