Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) was saved from serious danger in recent Coronation Street scenes, following the death of friend Mason Radcliffe. Mason was murdered by brothers Matty and Logan Radcliffe (Seamus McGoff and Harry Lowbridge) who stabbed him to death during a fight.
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In recent scenes, Dylan has been struggling with his guilt following Mason’s death, given that he was the one to take the knife to the fight in the first place. The teen was questioned by police last week over his involvement in the attack, before being released on bail.
In tonight’s episode, it was clear how much Dylan was struggling when he took to drinking vodka in the middle of the day. Sitting in the precinct, Dylan was approached by Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin), who had also been deeply affected by Mason’s murder.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. England and Wales has seen an 80% increase in knife crime in the last 10 years. According to a study compiled up to June 2024, there have been 50,973 police-recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument.
The same study highlights that there have been 225 murders involving a knife or sharp instrument in England and Wales in the 12 months to June 2024, 78 of the victims were aged under 25, and 10 of the victims were aged under 16. Kate Brooks, producer of Coronation Street, said: 'It's vitally important to shine a light on this topic, and really show the impact knife crime has on not only the victim and their loved ones, but also the wider community.
