ITV Coronation Street star Colson Smith hints at 'new opportunities' after Craig discovers he's going to be a dad

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Colson Smith has hinted at taking on 'new opportunities' as things get interesting for his Coronation Street character. The actor is best known for playing Craig Tinker in the ITV soap who has had a complicated start to the year after he had to quit his beloved job as a PC after helping cover up his girlfriend Faye Windass and her pal Emma Brooker's secret.

The pair were horrified at the start of this year when driving back from a New Year's Eve party learner Faye knocked over an elderly gentleman, known only as Ted.

While the man got back up and they safely returned him home for a brew, they later returned to the flat and found him dead before entering into a blunder-filled cover-up. READ MORE: ITV Coronation Street: Real life of Gary Windass actor Mikey North - wife, son's difficult arrival, forgotten role and unusual phobia Since then, Craig has quit the police as he went against his oath in order to protect Faye and he now works alongside step-dad Kirk Sutherland in the factory.

But in recent episodes, we have seen the former copper struggling with his decision and admitting to 'resenting' his girlfriend.