Coronation Street set for shock knife crime twist - and it's bad news for one resident

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Coronation Street is set to unveil a shocking new storyline, signalling devastating news for several of the soap's beloved characters.The ITV soap, which has frequently tackled groundbreaking and timely plots ranging from infidelity and homicide to the arrival of quadruplets, has consistently enthralled viewers with its gripping storylines.The focus was on a troublesome teenager named Lauren Bolton, portrayed by Cait Fitton, in the year 2024.

The character's ominous arc culminated in the murder of her assailant, Joel Deering, played by Calum Lill. Moreover, in a sorrowful development, the audience had to bid farewell to Paul Doreman, depicted by Pete Ash, following his fight with MND.

As 2025 dawns, Corrie fans should brace themselves for a "hard-hitting" plot twist involving knife crime, as disclosed by the show's new producer, Kate Brooks, to Plymouth Live: "Just when you thought it was safe to relax, we start the year with a big knife crime story.", reports Plymouth Live.

Describing the forthcoming narrative as a pressing social concern, Kate highlighted: "The statistics are so alarming. I think knife crime has gone up by 80% in the past 10 years.