Coronation Street Spoilers: Ken Violently Attacked, Peter Barlow Uses Fists On Elderly Father

Coronation Street spoilers reveal that in Weatherfield Ken Barlow (William Roache) tries to keep his son from drinking. However, Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) doesn’t take kindly to this despite his diagnosis. He ends up having a violent outburst and the rage is directed at his own father, who is desperate to try and help him. Keep reading to get the details on the upcoming scene.

Liver Failure Diagnosis

Corrie spoilers reveal that Peter has struggled with alcohol for years. As 2021 kicked off, producer Iain MacLeod confirmed that there would be a battle over Peter’s (Chris Gascoyne) life as he deals with the consequences of alcohol abuse. We have seen Peter spiral out of control and push everyone away. He even told his father to just accept that he’s dying, but Ken (William Roache) won’t give up on his son. Unfortunately, Peter will continue getting worse.

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As Peter continues drinking and his condition deteriorates, he’s even refusing treatment and rejects Daniel Osbourne’s (Rob Mallard) life-saving offer. Adam Barlow (Samuel Robertson) was forced to draw up “Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment” papers. Then, Peter descends even lower when he pens a goodbye letter to Simon Barlow (Alex Bain). Carla Connor (Alison King) reaches her breaking point and reads the letter out loud in front of the boy. This is quite distressing to Simon and he runs off, not knowing how to deal with his father’s letter.

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Ken Barlow’s Desperate Plea

Coronation Street spoilers reveal that Simon will tell Ken about the letter, which devastates him. He goes on a search to find Peter and urge him to stop drinking. However, the dying alcoholic doesn’t take very well to his father’s good intentions. Things get even worse and Ken becomes the target of a violent attack by his own son.

Coronation Street Spoilers – Peter Barlow’s Rage

It is teased that Peter will end up using his fists and thumps his father on the face. Even though a lot of people would give up at this point, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Ken manages to get through to Peter, who finally reaches rock bottom and completely breaks down. He confesses that he wants to stop drinking but doesn’t know-how. Can Ken and other family members help save Peter or is his fate already sealed?

What has been hinted at by MacLeod is that this story will end with a love story. Even though Peter and Carla seem to have reached a roadblock, the relationship will get back on the right track. They not only survive this but become stronger than ever. We have to assume that Peter’s relationships with Simon, Ken, and other family members will also be repaired. We will have to keep watching the ITV soap to find out what happens with the liver failure and alcoholism storyline.

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