Coronation Street spoilers follow.

Coronation Street has revealed more details on Joseph Brown going missing in an emotional storyline next week.

Show boss Iain MacLeod recently revealed that Chesney's young son will soon disappear following troubles at home.

In next week's scenes, Chesney (Sam Aston) and his partner Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) discover that Joseph is being bullied at school because they can't afford to buy him things.

Chesney quizzes Joseph on this and offers to speak to his teacher, but the schoolboy insists this isn't a good idea as it could make the situation worse.

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Chesney decides to contact the school anyway, leaving Joseph upset that he didn't listen.

Soon afterwards, Chesney heads into the back yard to apologise to Joseph but finds him missing. When Chesney and Gemma realise that Joseph has run away from home, they frantically call the police.

Chesney fears for the safety of Joseph and searches the streets for his son. The police find the youngster's jumper, but there are no other clues to go on.

When an entire night passes without any further updates, Chesney's worries escalate. As the community rallies together, Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin) kindly offers to set up a fundraising appeal so he can offer a reward for information.

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Later on, Chesney and Gemma make a public appeal for the safe return of Joseph.

Viewers will then see a struggling Joseph wandering the streets, carrying a hold-all and a rolled-up tent.

Back on the cobbles, Chesney admits to Gemma that he fears he'll never see his son again. Will Joseph return home safely?

Coronation Street airs these scenes on Wednesday, January 12 and Friday, January 14 from 7.30pm on ITV.

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