diff --git a/routing/router.go b/routing/router.go
index 3db9f083d..3ca3e3012 100644
--- a/routing/router.go
+++ b/routing/router.go
@@ -531,6 +531,10 @@ func (r *ChannelRouter) networkHandler() {
 				// we can now signal them to continue.
 				validationBarrier.SignalDependants(updateMsg.msg)
 
+				if err != nil {
+					return
+				}
+
 				// Send off a new notification for the newly
 				// accepted update.
 				topChange := &TopologyChange{}