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16th November 1998: Having decided to leave Weatherfield, Tony Horrocks packs his things and prepares to move on. Before he leaves, however, his troubles catch up with him as three thugs arrive at No.6 demanding money he owes them for drugs. When he can't pay up, they attack him. Tony's stepfather Des Barnes enters and tries to intervene but he is knocked out, hitting his head on a coffee table. The thugs flee as Natalie Barnes discovers the scene. Des later dies in hospital from a heart attack.
 * For more information see Episode 4509 (16th November 1998).