Out of the Blue

Young couple Matt and Joanne report that their child has been snatched from the bus station, but none of the witness statements tie up with their story. A photo-processing plant alerts the police to photographs of a bound and gagged woman, but Richard Shaw, the owner of the photos, vehemently denies having anything to do with them. However, his traumatised daughter Lucy appears to be hiding something and turns to Allen for comfort.

The murder of taxi firm owner, Mr Sidikki, reveals a tangled web of lies surrounding a family feud. Llewyn reveals his true nature as he pursues the killer. Hannaford comes under pressure when his father's schizophrenia starts to interfere with his police work. Brazil prepares for his interview with the adoption agency but is thrown out by his wife. Lucy has moved in with Allen.

Terry Forrest makes the difficult decision to confess that he has been raped by another man. Brazil and Ludlow get a lesson in modern-day policing. Allen attempts to solve the mystery of money falling through the snooker ceiling.

Drug dealer Tommy Defty has a reputation of being untouchable. He uses children as drug runners, as they're under the age of criminal responsibility. Llewyn decides to play Defty at his own game by using his mother as leverage.

Down and out Nikki is the latest member of the community poisoned by a stranger offering a drink. The situation takes a dark turn when vagrant Jackson Hanley dies. Hannaford attempts to prove Gibbs is dealing in stolen goods.