In 2019, Tony is attacked by Breda McQueen (Moya Brady) in the village after he realises that she has killed Harry, amongst others.T ony's future is unclear but until is revealed that he is alive and being kept captive at Breda's pig farm. Breda makes Diane believe that Tony has been having an affair and has left her, but in January 2020, he is rescued by Mercedes and is taken to hospital. Diane is shocked to see Tony, but is ashamed as she has started a romance with his father, Edward Hutchinson. Tony is also reunited with his sister, Verity Hutchinson. Edward is not happy about Tony's return, and considers murdering him in the hospital. Tony moves back in with Diane, his children and Edward, who is now living with them. Tony suffers PTSD from his time in the pig farm.