Coronation Street spoilers: Kelly Neelan arrested over violent attack

But she didn't act alone

Author: Marianna MansonPublished 5th May 2021

Following the violent attack on Nina Lucas and Seb Franklin last week which left them both in the hospital on Coronation Street, Kelly Neelan is arrested under suspicion of being involved.

While Asha Alahan reels that people thinks her friends are involved and Kelly begs Corey Brent to tell the truth, Corey's dad Stefan has other ideas.

In the hospital, Abi Franklin bombards Nina with questions about the night of the attack but realising she doesn't remember, Nina becomes emotional.

This storyline was inspired by the murder of Sophie Lancaster in Bacup, Lancashire in 2007. Soap bosses have worked closely on the storyline with The Sophie Lancaster Foundation which was set up by Sophie’s mum Sylvia in the wake of her daughter’s death, to raise awareness and understanding of subcultures.

Summer struggles with guilt

Sylvia said, "I know first-hand the abuse, harassment and violence that alternative people suffer.

“Hate crime is usually directed at already stigmatised and minority groups and Sophie was assaulted three times before that final, sustained and brutal attack that took her life - but she never reported the earlier assaults.

“Coronation Street covering this issue means such a huge amount to me. We want alternative people to know that they shouldn't be putting up with this prejudice and intolerance, and they should report it."

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Asha is torn when Corey forces her to lie to the police about his whereabouts on the night of the attack. When Asha goes to meet up with Amy, Dev arrives and begs her to move back home - worried about the implications of her living with the prime suspect.

At the hospital, Abi pays a visit to Nina and determined to bring the person who hurt Seb to justice, begs her for details of the night she was attacked. Struggling to piece together the evening's events, Nina becomes emotional when she realises she doesn't remember.

Later police swoop in at the builder's yard after Kevin tells Abi that Nina remembered seeing Kelly on the night of the attack. With Kelly telling Corey that they're in big trouble, she's arrested under suspicion of being involved.

Elsewhere, Micheal, Grace and Glory finally arrive home from the hospital and it's clear that Ed is thrilled to have the young family around to fuss over, but Micheal is forced to tell him they need some space to settle.

At the police station, a terrified Kelly refuses to answer any questions from officers. Returning home with Imran, Toyah is relieved but Imran insists she's far from out of the woods and as the couple implore her to come clean, Kelly's mum, Laura arrives on the scene.

Kelly pays a visit to Corey and tentatively suggests they tell the police the truth about what happened, but he sends her packing. With Kelly now under suspicion from the police as well, Corey's dad Stefan instructs him its time to cut all ties with her.

Meanwhile, Billy is horrified to learn that summer went joyriding in Corey's car, and when she skips school he's even more worried. Paul finds Summer looking pensive in Victoria Gardens and she admits she feels responsible for the attack and should have made Kelly leave when she did. Paul tries to comfort her.

Michael enlists Ronnie's help to get Ed out of the house and they arrange a trip for him to visit Aggie in Birmingham. As Ronnie gives his brother some gentle ribbing, it's clear that Ed still hasn't forgiven him and Ronnie realises he needs to do whatever it takes to rebuild their relationship.

Imran takes a call from police and advises Kelly they want to ask her some more questions - but Laura flat out refuses and says as her mum, she's calling the shots. After Kelly's police interview, Laura breaks the news that once she's cleared, Kelly will be coming back to live with her.

When Daniel reveals he's training to be an English teacher, David suggests he could tutor Sam. Daniel calls at No.8 for Sam's English lesson. He's taken aback when Sam reveals he's set him a test to make sure he's up to the job.

Before the above, here's everything coming up on Corrie this week...

Abi Franklin is trying to remain positive about her upcoming wedding to Kevin Webster but nothing seems to be going their way.

By the time the hen and stag do's roll around, things seem to have settled and Abi has a big question for her son Seb Franklin.

Abi grills Nina for answers

But despite everyone having a great time at the parties, thing soon turn sinister with the news that Seb and Nina Lucas have been attacked.

Elsewhere, Corey Brent is already getting bored with Asha Alahan and turns his attentions to Kelly Neelan.

Newcomer Sharon gets exactly what she's looking for and Peter Barlow heads home.

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