Coronation Street is set to tackle the issue of hate crime when characters Nina Lucas and Seb Franklin are violently attacked because of her appearance.
In a new storyline set to air in May, the couple will be targeted by a gang of drunken youths who shout abuse about Nina s (Mollie Gallagher) Victorian Goth identity.
The storyline has many similarities to what happened to Sophie Lancaster, who was murdered in a Lancashire park in 2007, and the soap has worked with a foundation set up by the late 20-year-old s mother Dr Sylvia Lancaster OBE.
Hard-hitting: Coronation Street is set to tackle the issue of hate crime when characters Nina Lucas and Seb Franklin are violently attacked because of her appearance
Corrie Nina and Seb hate crime story inspired by Sophie Lancaster tragedy
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Mother of Sophie Lancaster, 20, works with Coronation Street
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ANGOLA â Steuben Countyâs major political parties reorganized on Saturday and will see some of the same and some change.
Rick Michael was reelected chairman of the Republican Party in a reorganization meeting held Saturday morning.Karen Shelton, former secretary of the party, was elected vice chair. She replaced eight-year veteran Mary Martin. Eric Prall was elected secretary and retaining his treasurer slot was Ryan Herbert.
âI am humbled and honored to serve the Steuben County Republican Party and look forward to working with our new Central Committee members, Michael said. âI would like to thank Mary Martin for her eight years of service to the party and look forward to her continued support.â