SPOILER ALERT: Could Corrie's Bethany Platt's grooming ordeal lead to her MARRYING Nathan Curtis? Teen is spotted wearing engagement ring on bloodied finger
The plot looks like it will thicken for Coronation Street 's Bethany Platt as set photos hint that she could marry her abusive boyfriend, Nathan Curtis.
Actress Lucy Fallon was spied on location with a diamond ring on her engagement finger.
Her story-line with groomer Nathan has already caused outrage among viewers - some of whom have felt compelled to complain to ITV and Ofcom about the sinister plot.
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Here comes the bride? Bethany Platt's tense grooming ordeal could lead to her MARRYING abusive lover Nathan Curtis... as she is spotted wearing an engagement ring on bloodied finger
And this is likely to add fuel to the fire.
Bethany has already lost her virginity to Nathan in an unsavory twist, and a potential marriage looks to be even more harrowing to watch.
MailOnline has approached ITV for comment on the story twist.
Coronation Street viewers thought things couldn't get any worse for the schoolgirl after she was groomed by older Nathan (Christopher Harper).
But in the same images, Bethany is discovered with blood on her hands by her friend Craig Tinker (Colson Smith).
The injured teenager appears to be in pain, with blood pouring from deep cuts on her hands.
Horrified: Battered Bethany Platt had blood on her hands after sleeping rough as Coronation Street's child grooming storyline takes turn for the worse
Shock: The heart-wrenching scenes come after the schoolgirl was groomed by her older boyfriend Nathan Curtis (Christopher Harper) for a number of weeks
Pain: The injured teenager appeared to be in pain as the palm of her hands are smeared with blood and marred with deep wounds
She was seen cowering under the railway bridge dressed in a baggy grey hoodie after spending the night sleeping rough.
The youngster was left vulnerable, wearing a tiny leather skirt and towering heels.
Clearly distressed, the 16-year-old has been left visibly shaken after spending the night bleeding and alone.
Her blonde locks cascade down in a flurry of curls, giving her a wild natural look.
Craig is horrified find his friend hugging herself in a bid to keep warm on a canal tow path.
He is brought almost to tears at the sight of battered Bethany and rushes to her side to comfort her.
Terrified: Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) was brought to tears at the sight of battered Bethany
Hunt: The youngster looked pleased to have found his pal after he headed out to find her
Pleased to have found his pal, the young man instantly calls for help.
Although the sinister twist appears to be tightly under wraps, Corrie viewers at home are hopeful things will get better for the teen.
No doubt the upcoming heart-wrenching scenes are going to hit home with Corrie viewers.
High hopes: Although the sinister twist appears to be tightly under wraps, Corrie viewers at home are hopeful things will get better for the teen
Shocked fans have watched in horror as Nathan has slowly manipulated Bethany over a number of weeks and tried to get her to sleep with his pal Neil.
In the last few weeks, followers of the show were surprised when disturbing scenes revealed the older boyfriend dressing and pimping out the young teen.
Ofcom confirmed to MailOnline the service has been flooded with complaints about the youngster's harrowing ordeal.
Watching at home: No doubt the upcoming heart-wrenching scenes are going to strike the hearts of Corrie viewers
Reports: Ofcom confirmed to MailOnline the service has been flooded with complaints about the youngsters harrowing ordeal
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