Watch heartbreaking moment Coronation Street favourite returns four years after being brutally murdered

A CORONATION Street favourite has made a shock appearance four years after his brutal murder.

Viewers have watched recently as Abi Webster found a stabbed Mason Radcliffe after he was attacked by his brothers.

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Abi has been left broken by the memories of Seb’s murder[/caption]

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It’s the beginning of a major mental health storyline for Abi[/caption]

The bully had been stabbed and ultimately lost his life – but it was Abi who found him and fought to save his life.

It brought back horrific memories of the brutal murder of her own son Seb.

Seb was beaten to death by Corey Brent and his gang after trying to defend girlfriend Nina Lucas from abuse about her being a goth.

Abi spent a year fighting for justice and finally got Corey held accountable and sent to prison – but Mason’s murder has brought it all back.

In tonight’s episode she saw Seb appear with her in her kitchen as he put the necklace he bought for her around her neck.

The heartbreaking scenes saw Harry Visinoni return to the ITV soap to film for a short stint.

Speaking to Inside Soap, Sally Carman confirmed Harry reprised his role for emotional scenes.

She said: “Harry returned to film it, and basically, Abi sees Seb as if he’s just been attacked.

“It’s so very sad but there are also some beautiful moments that are really moving, they broke my heart.”

 A source told The Sun: “Harry was back on set for a few days which was really lovely for everyone.

Darkest soap storylines

Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock…

EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) – Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer. But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca’s adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12. The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police.

Emmerdale: Holly’s drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) – In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale’s first teenage drug addict. The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose.

Hollyoaks: Luke’s rape (2000) – Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap’s first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs – who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam. Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance.

Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) – Just a mere mention of ‘Richard Hillman’ is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it’s not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house. And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn’t.

“It’s the beginning of a really big mental health story for Abi.

“Sally is such a powerhouse performer it gives her the chance to show what she can do.”