Soap clashes and violence in 2012 - in pictures

In our final picture gallery looking back at 2012 in soapland, we're focusing on the fights and clashes which have taken place over the past 12 months.

Characters from Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks have fallen out over affairs, long-lost relatives, pub football and much more this year, and our gallery below features some of the most memorable altercations!

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