Has Coronation Street gone too far? Horrifying Bethany Platt gang rape scene blasted
CORONATION STREET viewers were left sickened and horrified after Bethany Platt was groomed into having sex with three men in shocking scenes last night.
Coronation Street Bethany Platt gang rape grooming Twitter ITV
The character (played by Lucy Fallon) was persuaded to sleep with the males by “boyfriend” Nathan Curtis (Christopher Harper) at a sex ring party.
After earlier stubbing out a cigarette on her arm, he was seen giving her a spiked drink before coercing her into the gang rape.
The shocking moment was deemed the “most horrific” scene shown in a soap by one Twitter user, while the micro-blogging site was inundated with messages from disgusted fans.
“That's probably the most horrific scene I've ever seen in any soap #corrie #Bethany,” the tweet read.
Coronation Street spoiler: Bethany Platt was raped by three men tonight
Coronation Street spoiler: Bethany Platt was groomed into sex with three men by Nathan
That's probably the most horrific scene I've ever seen in any soap
Two others continued: “What a truly disturbing ending #Corrie,” and: “That was truly awful and uncomfortable viewing #corrie.”
A third went on: “The way they look at her like she's a piece of meat in the butchers! #Corrie makes me feel physically sick.”
While others commended Corrie’s portrayal of grooming: “Finding Bethany's storyline so hard to watch but glad they raised the profile on this crime. #Corrie it is almost too well done.”
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Ofcom confirmed that they received 13 complaints over the latest episode.
A spokesperson told Express.co.uk: ”We will assess these complaints before deciding whether or not to investigate."
Meanwhile, in a teaser from tonight's instalment, Bethany’s uncle David (Jack P. Shepherd) and her mother Sarah (Tina O’Brien) are seen dashing to her rescue.
Led by Shona Ramsey (Julia Goulding), he tells Sarah that she is being groomed suggesting the end is in sight for the poor teen.
Coronation Street continues tonight at 9pm on ITV.