Ofcom has dismissed over 200 complaints about a male rape storyline on Coronation Street.
An Ofcom spokesperson said: “This storyline tackled a sensitive and challenging subject, which we appreciate was uncomfortable viewing for some.
The ITV soap recently featured a storyline where the character Josh drug David’s drink, leading the hairdresser to the bedroom and assaulting him.
While viewers were not shown the attack, a total of 183 people complained about the episode, which aired 16 March.
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