Coronation Street fans found themselves distracted as they witnessed upsetting scenes between Aaron Sandford and his abusive father.
Aaron, played by James Craven, made his debut in the ITV soap earlier this year as Summer Spellman's new love interest after they met at a diabetes support group.
Back in August, viewers discovered more about the character after he was forced to come clean to Summer, played by Harriet Bibby, about who was behind his shocking injuries.
Last month Corrie viewers were horrified when newbie Aaron told his girlfriend Summer that he had been 'jumped' before meeting her in the Rovers.
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