ITV Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien 'victim of unprovoked incident' near her home

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Coronation Street actress Tina O'Brien had to call the police after she was the "victim of an unprovoked incident" outside her home, her representative has said.

The 40-year-old, who is best known for playing Sarah Platt on the soap had to get in touch with authorities after an incident occurred outside her home in the Stockport area last Friday evening.

A spokesperson for O'Brien said: "Tina was the victim of an unprovoked incident outside her home which she has reported to the police."The Sun, which first reported the story, claimed the incident first started as teenage girls were fighting outside O'Brien's home.

The newspaper reports that the actress intervened to try to break up the fight. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers are investigating reports of an assault in the Stockport area between 8pm and 9pm on March 15 2024." They confirmed that no arrests have been made over the incident but that inquiries are ongoing.O'Brien took over the role of Sarah Platt on Coronation Street in 1999 until she took a break from the show in 2008.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.