Coronation Street SPOILER: Kelly Neelan charged with murder of Seb Franklin following vicious attack but gang member Corey Brent escapes arrest

Coronation Street’s Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni) died in a shocking twist during Friday night’s episode following a hate crime attack on the builder and his goth girlfriend Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher).

And in a preview for Monday’s episode, Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson) is charged with Seb’s murder.

Seb’s grieving mother Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) is told the news by a police officer, who explains: ‘In light of new evidence, the police have charged a number of people. Kelly Neelan has been charged with GBH for the assault on Nina – and for the murder of your son.’

Arrest: Coronation Street’s Seb Franklin died in a shocking twist during Friday night’s episode and next week Kelly Neelan (pictured) will be charged with his murder 

However, gang member Corey Brent (Maximus Evans) – who was the main instigator in the vicious attack – avoids charges after his girlfriend Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey) offers him an alibi by claiming he was with her on the night of the murder.

When asked by Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell): ‘What about Corey?’ the officer responds: ‘He’s not been charged yet, however this is an ongoing investigation and we will update you with all developments.’

She also tells distraught Abi: ‘Eli Higginson and Jason Downing have pleaded guilty to GBH for the attack on Nina and are now on remand.’

In Friday’s episode, Seb and Nina were targeted by a gang of thugs who shouted abuse about Nina’s goth identity.

Tragic: Seb’s grieving mother Abi is told the news by a police officer, who explains: ‘In light of new evidence,  Kelly Neelan has been charged for the murder of your son’

Progress: The officer also tells distraught Abi: ‘Eli Higginson and Jason Downing have pleaded guilty to GBH for the attack on Nina and are now on remand’

Frustrating: Gang member Corey Brent – who was the main instigator in the vicious attack – avoids charges after his girlfriend Asha Alahan offers him an alibi for the night of the murder

Nina woke up from her coma after the shock incident but Seb’s brain function was severely damaged.

In the emotional episode, Seb’s mum Abi was left heartbroken and in tears as she sat by his bedside after being told his brain was no longer functioning.

The doctor told her: ‘Sebastian failed the brain stem tests.

‘His brain is no longer sending messages to his body. We were increasing the amount of organ support for Seb but I’m afraid it wasn’t working and his body has shut down.

‘There was nothing more we could do and his heart has stopped. I’m so very sorry, he has died.’

Also on Friday’s programme Abi was questioned by police officers who asked if Seb and Nina had ever taken drugs.

Elsewhere, as Nina woke up she appeared to mumble that she had seen Corey just before the attack.

Upset: Coronation Street fans were left heartbroken after Seb died on Friday night’s episode following a hate crime attack

Attack: Nina (pictured) woke up from her coma after the shock incident but Seb’s brain function was severely damaged

Pain: The doctor told Abi (pictured): ‘Sebastian failed the brain stem tests’ before she broke down

Taking to Twitter after the episode to say goodbye to the show actor Harry wrote: ‘Goodbye Coronation Street. It’s been a wild 5 years on the cobbles, and I’ve loved every second. I’ve made memories that I will cherish forever and have worked with the most amazing people.

‘I couldn’t have dreamt of a better way to spend these years of my life. Thank you so much for all the support Seb has received throughout his turbulent time on the street, and thank you so much for the amazing response to this immensely important and relevant storyline.

‘There couldn’t have been a more worthy end for Seb. It was an honour to be trusted to tell this harrowing story and I hope that we have been able to make a difference and raise awareness.’

He signed off by saying: ‘It’s been an honour and a privilege. Lots of love, Harry x’

End of an era: Taking to Twitter after the episode to say goodbye to the show actor Harry Visinoni wrote: ‘Goodbye Coronation Street. It’s been a wild 5 years on the cobbles’

Bye: Harry (pictured) continued: ‘It’s been a wild 5 years on the cobbles, and I’ve loved every second. I’ve made memories that I will cherish forever and have worked with the most amazing people’

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