Coronation Street actor Andrew Still, who plays Justin Rutherford in the soap, said the Princess Royal took a “real interest” and was “very knowledgeable” about the soap’s acid attack storyline when she visited the set.
ITV will see episodes this week covering the upcoming trial involving his character, which follows on from his attack in Weatherfield and stalking of Daisy Midgeley.
In a previous episode, Justin attempted to throw acid on Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan, but Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) stepped in the way and took the force of the attack.
Recent scenes will see Ryan reluctant to take the witness box to testify against Justin as the stalker has his day in court.
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