'Twisted and psychotic' David Platt leaves mother for dead after throwing her down stairs on Corrie

11 April 2012
The Weekender

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Coronation Street's David Platt leaves his mother Gail for dead after pushing her down a flight of stairs in a dramatic new plot line.

David, played by Jack P Shepherd, is overcome by rage after discovering Gail (Helen Worth) was secretly plotting to take his girlfriend Tina (Michelle Keegan) to have a abortion.

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Bad son: David Platt pushes his mother down a flight of stairs in an upcoming episode of Coronation Street

Tumble: Gail falls dramatically to the ground

Then, in a fit of fury, David pushes his mother down the staircase.

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Left for dead: David tries to wake his mother but then flees the scene

Eventually she is found by neighbours who rush her to hospital where doctors fight desperately to save her life.

Of his character, Jack P Shepherd has said: "He started out as a sweet and innocent boy but is growing more and more into a nasty piece of work.

"He can be really twisted and psychotic."

Life in the balance: Gail's future is uncertain as doctors try to save her

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