Perdita
01-07-2008, 17:25
There's more trouble in store for Coronation Street's incident-prone youngster Chesney Brown.
As if being taken into care isn't bad enough, the ginger-haired star is now at the centre of a controversial scene where he is beaten by a gang of thugs.
Chesney, played by Sam Aston, is attacked by badboy ringleader Kenzie and his hoodies while on a date with Kayleigh Morton, played by Jessica Barden.
After giving Kayleigh a silver cross and finally getting a kiss, the happy moment turns ugly as jealous Kenzie sees them locking lips.
Despite a brave attempt at fighting, Chesney is punched to the ground repeatedly until Kayleigh manages to pull them apart.
The boy is left with a bloody nose - but still wins the girl.
The scenes are sure to stir up the subject of violent teenagers which is gripping the country at the moment.
A source told The Sun: "The writers want to reflect the growing problem of gang crime in our cities.
"They're handling it in a sensitive manner and showing how the most vulnerable often fall victim to gang crimes."
The gang of youths have been targeting businesses in the area and tension is growing.
Sweet teen Chesney became an instant hit with viewers after being abandoned by his family and after weeks of trying to get Kayleigh's attention his luck suddenly changed.
As if being taken into care isn't bad enough, the ginger-haired star is now at the centre of a controversial scene where he is beaten by a gang of thugs.
Chesney, played by Sam Aston, is attacked by badboy ringleader Kenzie and his hoodies while on a date with Kayleigh Morton, played by Jessica Barden.
After giving Kayleigh a silver cross and finally getting a kiss, the happy moment turns ugly as jealous Kenzie sees them locking lips.
Despite a brave attempt at fighting, Chesney is punched to the ground repeatedly until Kayleigh manages to pull them apart.
The boy is left with a bloody nose - but still wins the girl.
The scenes are sure to stir up the subject of violent teenagers which is gripping the country at the moment.
A source told The Sun: "The writers want to reflect the growing problem of gang crime in our cities.
"They're handling it in a sensitive manner and showing how the most vulnerable often fall victim to gang crimes."
The gang of youths have been targeting businesses in the area and tension is growing.
Sweet teen Chesney became an instant hit with viewers after being abandoned by his family and after weeks of trying to get Kayleigh's attention his luck suddenly changed.