Actor Colson Smith, who played PC Craig Tinker for 14 years, is leaving "Coronation Street" this summer.

Coronation Street actor Colson Smith, who has played PC Craig Tinker for 14 years, announced he will leave the show this summer. Smith, 26, was informed of his character's departure last autumn and expressed gratitude for his time on the show and excitement for his future. This departure follows other recent exits from the soap.