Coronation Street spoiler: Bethany Platt BURNT with cigarette by Nathan in horrific scenes
BETHANY PLATT'S horrific rape and grooming storyline looks set to get even darker as new spoiler pictures show Coronation Street's sinister Nathan Curtis burning her with a cigarette.
Bethany Platt is burned by Nathan Curtis in shocking spoiler pictures
Corrie's Bethany Platt seduced by PAEDOPHILE Nathan
The snaps show the vile character (played by Chris Harper) stubbing out a cigarette on poor Bethany's (Lucy Fallon) arm when she argues with him after he pimps her out to his friends.
The behind-the-scenes pictures of the scenes filmed this week show the vulnerable teenager clutching her arm in agony and looking terrified as Nathan pins her against the wall and threatens her.
The twisted grooming plot has shocked Coronation Street fans but garnered praise for the ITV soap for highlighting issues around rape and online grooming as the schoolgirl has found herself in an increasingly dangerous situation with the older man.
In the latest instalment, aired on Friday, viewers were forced to switch over from the show as the sex ring story reached a new level, with Bethany being plied with alcohol by Nathan's creepy friend Neil Clifton (Ben Cartwright) before he led her to the bedroom and forced himself upon her.
Bethany can be seen being pinned up against a wall and threatened by Nathan
Nathan burns her with his cigarette after she argues with him
With Nathan standing by and not coming to her aid, Bethany will soon realise the seriousness of the situation as she discovers that he will not help her when she feels unsafe or uncomfortable.
Corrie bosses recently revealed that, as he continues to manipulate and exploit her as part of his sex ring plan, Nathan is set to propose to Bethany, but will she accept?
In the new spoiler pictures, there isn't an engagement ring in sight.
Later this week, Bethany will receive a nasty surprise as she gets an unwelcome visit from her rapist Neil who arrives with another of his friends.
In the last episode Bethany was assaulted by Nathan's friend
Nathan is going to propose but will Bethany say yes?
Speculation is currently mounting as to whether Bethany will be assaulted by another of Nathan's group of friends.
Despite the storyline having already been extremely shocking, the actress admitted that it's set to get even worse for Bethany.
Speaking to The Metro, Lucy revealed: "We filmed a really big week coming up with Duncan Foster [Director] - if you think this is bad, there are worse things to come, particularly emotionally."
Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm on ITV.