Hollyoaks confirms major twist in Ste court case with unexpected outcome | Soaps [Video]

Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) will be left reeling in Hollyoaks next week when he’s declared a free man on the day of his court case.

The cleaner, as viewers know, is facing prison for his role in the death of Ella Richardson (Erin Palmer), who he accidentally knocked down in January while racing daughter Leah Barnes (Ela-May Demircan) to the hospital.

After initially trying to cover up the crime, Ste confessed all to the police, facing the wrath of Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas), who proceeded to make his life a living hell. In more recent months, however, Warren has forgiven Ste, with the two forging quite a partnership in carrying out dodgy deals.

Ste’s reason for taking part in criminal capers is to make money for Leah and Lucas (Oscar Curtis) for when he goes to prison, with James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan) tasked with looking …