Bruce Jones, who has played Les Battersby on Coronation Street for a decade, has been told 'by email' that his character is being killed off, his ex co-star Vicky Entwistle said

Bruce Jones, who has played Les Battersby on Coronation Street for a decade, has been told 'by email' that his character is being killed off, his ex co-star Vicky Entwistle said

Coronation Street icon Bruce Jones has reportedly been told his character Les Battersby will be killed off, with the news coming to light after an email was sent

The decision made by show bosses was described as “a huge snub” that will “infuriate long-term fans”.

Fans of the ITV soap are set to be left stunned as it has been claimed that Les Battersby will be killed off, almost three decades after he first arrived in Weatherfield

Coronation Street icon Gemma Winter has announced her departure from the cobbles - and fans of the ITV soap were left 'devastated' by the news