He will put his sick grooming plans into motion next week.
And Tiffany Butcher will become further embroiled in her gang member boyfriend’s dark world when she discovers he is living in a run down property after taking pal Bernadette Taylor out to look for him.
The teenager doesn’t seem put off by Jagger Rawley’s (Aaron Thomas Ward) worrying living situation, however, as images taken on set show her heading for the front door of the house, which has boarded up windows and rags for curtains.
Sinister: Tiffany Butcher will become further embroiled in her gang member boyfriend’s dark world when she discovers he is living in a run down property after taking pal Bernadette Taylor out to look for him
It seems things will quickly take a sinister turn as Jagger soon emerges badly beaten from the house, after being attacked by two crash helmeted men wielding crowbars.
Viewers recently learned that, despite Tiffany (Maisie Smith) falling head over heels for the bad boy, he has a hidden agenda.
Scenes have already showed Jagger leading Tiffany astray with late night boozing sessions. Despite feeling the wrath of sister Whitney, the youngster has defied her sibling’s orders not to see him again by sneaking off to meet Jagger after he handed her a second mobile phone.
Attacked: Things will quickly take a sinister turn as Jagger soon emerges badly beaten from the house, after being attacked by two crash helmeted men wielding crowbars
Not to be trusted: Viewers recently learned that, despite Tiffany (Maisie Smith) falling head over heels for the bad boy, he has a hidden agenda
Unbeknownst to Tiffany, Jagger has been manipulating her with his cruel mind games. Upcoming episodes will also see the daughter of Bianca Jackson vie for his attention when he invites her to the cafe to meet him.
However, when she arrives she is peeved to find he is joined by the rest of his gang members, all of whom proceed to ignore her despite her desperate attempts to impress.
When Tiffany, 15, and Bernadette leave the cafe, the camera cuts to show Jagger, 19, and his evil pals smirking intently – Tiffany’s desperate behaviour seemingly cementing their plans to lure her into a sex abuse ring.
Run down: Images taken on set show the house has boarded up windows and blankets for curtains
Watch out, girls! Tiffany’s pal Bernadette accompanies her on the hunt for Jagger’s home
None the wiser: Unbeknownst to Tiffany, Jagger has been manipulating her with mind games
Bad influence: Scenes have already showed Jagger leading Tiffany astray with late night boozing sessions
Viewers may remember that Whitney (Shona McGarty) was once at the centre of a harrowing grooming plot when she was subjected to years of abuse by her stepfather Tony King (Chris Coghill).
The dark storyline played out for several months before Whitney revealed to her guardian Bianca (Patsy Palmer) the extent of the abuse. It was the first time the subject matter had been raised in a British soap opera.
Last year rival soap Coronation Street was heralded for its attempt at raising awareness of the issue, when Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) was manipulated by groomer and fiance Nathan Curtis and raped by members of a sex ring, before she was almost sold as a sex slave abroad.
More trouble: Jagger is beaten by two men who are dressed in black and wielding crowbars
And they’re off… The pair put their motorbike helmets back on as they quickly leave the property after the attack
No turning back: The eerie-looking house doesn’t deter Tiffany from stepping inside as she heads for the front door
Risking it all: Tiffany’s quest to win Jagger’s heart also puts her friend Bernadette in danger
Stepping up the drama: The dark scenes are set to air later this autumn as part of a harrowing sex abuse storyline