**OMG Update! Carla Connor Spirals into Drinking After Devastating Letter and Threatening Encounter**

In a shocking turn of events on *Coronation Street*, Carla Connor is pushed to her breaking point after a terrifying encounter and receiving devastating news. Carla faces intense stress after being charged with causing serious harm, and things escalate when Tom, the father of the boy she injured, follows her from court and confronts her at Underworld. His threatening behavior leaves Carla rattled and vulnerable.

Earlier, Carla receives a letter that shakes her deeply, setting the stage for her emotional downward spiral. Actress Alison King, who plays Carla, explains that the letter is a critical moment for her character. As Carla struggles to deal with the court case and this personal blow, she snaps, leading to impulsive actions like knocking a boy off his bike in a misguided attempt to protect someone she cares about.

Following the court incident, Carla is already in a fragile state when Tom confronts her. She tries to defend herself, but her emotions are running high, and she quickly realizes she’s in a dangerous situation. Just as things take a dark turn, DS Lisa Swain steps in to save Carla, reinforcing the growing bond between them.

Carla, still shaken from the confrontation, goes home and begins drinking to cope with the emotional weight of the day. It’s later revealed that the letter was her divorce papers from Peter, adding to her feelings of loss and vulnerability. Despite her tough exterior, this marks the end of a particularly bad day for Carla, and she retreats into a more melancholic and self-pitying state.

This storyline will leave viewers wondering how Carla will manage to pull herself out of this downward spiral and what role DS Swain will play in her life moving forward.