‘Will leave viewers stunned’: Coronation Street’s Daisy Midgeley ‘will be the target of horrifying acid attack’ as show bosses plan ‘tough plot’ after months of investigation
Coronation Street will reportedly air an acid attack storyline on character Daisy Midgeley in upcoming episodes.
Bride-to-be Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan, will reportedly be the victim of a “horrific” attack, when her stalker Justin throws acid at her.
Daisy has been tormented by Justin, played by Andrew Still, as she prepares to marry her fiancé Daniel Osbourne, played by Rob Mallard.
According Mirror, the difficult story has been praised by the charity Women’s Aid for drawing attention to the horrific crime.
A source told the publication: “Over the next few weeks, Justin’s fixation with Daisy will grow and grow until he finally confronts her at Rovers and throws acid at her.”
Heavy: Coronation Street will reportedly air an acid attack storyline on character Daisy Midgeley in upcoming episodes.
Attack: Bride-to-be Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan, is reportedly going to be the victim of a ‘horrifying’ attack, when her stalker Justin throws acid at her.
“It is a truly terrifying scene that will leave viewers stunned. Bosses felt it was an important issue to highlight, but great care has been taken to ensure it is handled sensitively.
“They have been working with a number of research partners who have offered their expertise.”
Speaking to The Mirror, Women’s Aid said: ‘Coronation Street are always very thorough in their investigation of stories of violence against women.
‘We are happy to speak with the researchers. Arguments like this raise important awareness about issues like bullying and the danger it represents.’
Acid attacks have been on the rise in recent years, with London being dubbed “the Western world’s acid attack hotspot” in 2019.
In 2008, Katie Piper was left fighting for her life after her ex, Daniel Lynch, ordered his friend Stefan Sylvestre to spray her with sulfuric acid.
Then, in 2017, reality star Ferne McCann’s ex-boyfriend, Arthur Collins, injured 14 people when he threw acid at a London nightclub.
Haunted: Daisy has been tormented by Justin, played by Andrew Still, as he prepares to marry her fiancé Daniel Osbourne, played by Rob Mallard.
Brave: In 2008, Katie Piper was left fighting for her life after her ex, Daniel Lynch, ordered his friend Stefan Sylvestre to spray her with sulfuric acid.