Coronation Street is going to include a male rape storyline for the first time in its history.
The Mirror reports today that David Platt will find himself the victim of the serious sexual assault after getting drunk on a night out with handsome new arrival Josh.
While the attack itself will not be shown, David – played by Jack P Shepherd – will wake up the next morning in Josh’s bed and realise he has been drugged and assaulted.
Corrie bosses are working closely with local charity Survivors Manchester to ensure the plot is portrayed accurately.
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