‘Iconic if you ask me’: Coronation Street newcomer dead after five words

Another one bites the dust (Picture: ITV/Danielle Baguley/Shutterstock)

Coronation Street was hit by another death in last night’s episode as assault victim Luke Cookson (Isaac James) succumbed to his injuries after saying just a few words.

During the episode, Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) visited Luke in hospital to interview him about his attack and, despite his mother’s hesitation, Luke agreed.

A few scenes later, it was revealed that Luke had died as a result of a slow...