Leah on a mission to save Lucas in Hollyoaks as she flees the hospital

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published October 5, 2026 11:58pm Updated October 5, 2026 11:58pm Leah defends Lucas (Picture: Lime Pictures / Metro) If there’s one thing Leah Barnes (Charlotte Alex Riley) is sure of in this world in Hollyoaks, it’s that brother Lucas Hay (Oscar Curtis) is innocent of the crimes he’s been accused of. Lucas has found the finger pointed at him in the wake of his comeback to the village, with various residents speculating that due to his recent stint in prison, he is to blame for dad Ste’s (Kieron Richardson) disappearance. Ste vanished without a trace last month amid a stroll through a shopping centre, with his love ones worried sick. Lucas, who still hasn’t forgiven his father for sleeping with love of his life Dillon Ray (Nathaniel Dass), was surprised by Ste’s disappearance but claims to have had no involvement in it. Things, however, took quite a turn this week as Leah overheard a conversation between he and Gemma Johnson (Tisha Merry) and came to believe that Lucas was ‘guilty’. A row broke out between Lucas and sister Leah, who subsequently took a tumble down the steps outside the Lomax residence. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Lucas was blamed for the incident and swiftly made an exit. Leah recovers in hospital and next week she reiterates her belief that Lucas is totally innocent. And despite her injuries, she flees the hospital in a bid to prove her brother’s innocence. Things don’t exactly go to plan at first as she is swamped by a series of content creators outside the hospital, who want to get the latest scoop on her family drama. Leah is on a mission (Picture: Lime Pictures) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Later, Leah heads to The Dog, where she professes her brother’s innocence once more. And a shock follows, with a food vlogger’s post on social media confirming to Leah that Lucas is nearer than she thinks – he’s hiding in Chester. Leela Dexter (Kirsty-Leigh Porter) is determined to call the police but Leah begs her not to, revealing that she will find Lucas. And speaking to Lucas, Imran Maalik (Ijaz Rana) locates him in the food van but decides to keep such information from Leah. Later, chaos ensues between Imran and Lucas – with disaster set to strike. Oh dear! Deals of the Day Kurt Geiger's new Notting Hill collection is a love letter to London's chaotic weather I’ve found the Hoover gadget that could make cleaning your floors so much easier I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 Hollyoaks streams Mondays to Wednesdays from 6am on Channel 4’s streaming platform, or catch episodes on TV at 7pm on E4. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.