Coronation Street’s Daisy Midgeley ‘set to be victim of an acid attack in new explosive storyline’

Coronation Street is reportedly set to air an acid attack storyline on character Daisy Midgeley in coming episodes.

Bride-to-be Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan, will allegedly be the victim of a ‘horrifying’ attack, when her stalker Justin throws acid at her. 

Daisy has been tormented  by Justin, played by Andrew Still as she prepares to tie the knot with fiancé Daniel Osbourne, played by Rob Mallard.

According to The Mirror, the difficult storyline has been praised by charity Women’s Aid for drawing attention to the awful crime.

A source told the publication: ‘In the weeks to come, Justin’s fixation with Daisy will build and build until finally he confronts her in the Rovers – and throws acid at her.

Heavy: Coronation Street is reportedly set to air an acid attack storyline on character Daisy Midgeley in coming episodes

Attack: Bride-to-be Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan, will allegedly be the victim of a ‘horrifying’ attack, when her stalker Justin throws acid at her

‘It is a truly horrifying scene that will leave viewers stunned. Bosses felt it was an important topic to highlight, but great care has been taken to make sure it’s handled sensitively.

‘They’ve been working with a number of research partners who have offered their expertise.’ 

Speaking to The Mirror, Women’s Aid said: ‘Coronation Street are always very thorough in their research in violence against women storylines.

‘We were happy to speak to the researchers. Storylines like this raise important awareness of issues like stalking and the danger it presents.’

Acid attacks have been on the rise in recent years, with London branded ‘the acid attack hotspot of the Western world’ in 2019.

In 2008, Katie Piper was left fighting for her life after her ex, Daniel Lynch, ordered friend Stefan Sylvestre to douse her in sulphuric acid.

Then in 2017, the ex-boyfriend of reality star Ferne McCann, Arthur Collins, injured 14 people when he hurled acid across a London nightclub.

Stalked: Daisy has been tormented by Justin, played by Andrew Still as she prepares to tie the knot with fiancé Daniel Osbourne, played by Rob Mallard

Brave: In 2008, Katie Piper was left fighting for her life after her ex, Daniel Lynch, ordered friend Stefan Sylvestre to douse her in sulphuric acid