Home and Away Is Roo Dead as Police Make a Horrifying Discovery?

For UK viewers, Home and Away is preparing a frightening development in the mystery surrounding Roo's disappearance, with police making a discovery that could leave Alf facing his worst nightmare.

Roo has failed to return to Summer Bay as expected, leaving Alf increasingly distressed by the lack of contact. Although a message suggested she was experiencing car trouble, viewers know somebody else had access to her phone, raising serious questions about what actually happened.

Alf eventually turns to the police, with David initially hoping there will be an innocent explanation. However, information about Roo's credit card suggests her journey home was interrupted, and there has been no further activity to explain where she might have gone.

The investigation takes a disturbing turn when David retraces Roo's possible route and discovers her burnt-out car on a lonely stretch of road.

Worse follows when he finds a body inside the boot.

But is the body Roo's, or could somebody else be involved in her disappearance?

The discovery is deeply concerning, although the identity of the deceased person has not been confirmed at this stage. With Alf desperate for answers, the possibility that Roo could still be alive offers some hope amid an increasingly frightening situation.

Could the person responsible for the mysterious message also hold the answer to what happened to Roo?

Home and Away airs on 5STAR at 6.30pm, with new UK episodes available from 6am on 5's streaming service. Visit SoapLandTV's What's On Tonight for the latest schedules.

Image credits: Channel 5 / Seven Network.