Sean Wilson has revealed that he was axed from 'Coronation Street' after an unfounded claim of indecent assault was made against him.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have shared a statement following Coronation Street star Sean Wilson's recent interview about his departure from the ITV soap opera

The actor had filmed scenes with his former on-screen wife Gail (Helen Worth), but it is understood these will now not be used

The actor returned to filming as he reprised the role of Martin Platt before it was confirmed in September he'd been axed

Sean Wilson, who appeared on Coronation Street for 21 years, says he was supported by Helen Worth and Sally Dynevor when an unfounded claim was made against him

CORONATION Street’s Sean Wilson today reveals his huge soap comeback was destroyed by an unfounded historical sex claim. The Martin Platt actor, 59, was dramatically axed in the summer after

Sean Wilson is best known for playing Martin Platt in Coronation Street and played the role from 1985 to 2005 before briefly returning in 2018

The actor, 59, played Martin Platt on the cobbles from 1985 to 2005 and was set to return to be part of Helen Worth's dramatic exit storyline as his former onscreen wife Gail.