Coronation Street confirms returning character in Aaron storyline
Coronation Street spoilers follow.
Coronation Street will be bringing back a character we've not seen for a short while, as Aaron Sandford and Amy Barlow's rape storyline continues.
Aaron recently had sex with Amy when she was too drunk to consent, and is currently staying with Abi Franklin after what happened became public knowledge.
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In scenes set to air soon, Aaron's dad Eric turns up on the cobbles and breaks the news that Aaron's nan has died. He says that he would like to take Aaron and Abi out for dinner.
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Later in the week, Eric explains that he's got a new flat locally and wants Aaron to move back in with him.
Will Aaron continue to stay with Abi or take up Eric's offer? And will the return of his dad, who was previously violent and abusive towards him, make Aaron realise what he's done to Amy was wrong?
Speaking about Aaron, James Craven has said that he has found getting into his character's mindset challenging at times, as he knows that Aaron's behaviour was wrong even if the character doesn't comprehend that.
"It's quite a difficult thing when he's outwardly defending himself and you know that he shouldn't be defending himself," he explained.
He added his feeling that the storyline is "so important" in terms of encouraging conversations about the importance of consent.
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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Coronation Street has been working with the Schools Consent Project on Amy's storyline.
If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information from Rape Crisis England and Wales, who work towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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