The mother of murdered student Sophie Lancaster, who was stamped to death by thugs for being a goth, has advised Coronation Street on a new hard-hitting storyline.
Sylvia Lancaster OBE was asked by bosses to help with a shocking twist that sees characters Nina Lucas and boyfriend Seb Franklin clash with Corey Brent and his gang.
She has worked behind the scenes to help develop the character of Nina, played by actress Mollie Gallagher, 23. Sylvia, 65, has used her knowledge of subcultures to ensure the goth cafe assistant was a realistic portrayal in the build-up to the tragic scenes next month.
The episode will echo the sickening attack that left Sylvia’s daughter Sophie dead in August 2007 - but insiders insist it is still not clear if
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