Corrie Praised for Child Slavery Storyline

Coronation Street's being praised for its Human Trafficking and slavery storyline as campaigners hold an awareness event in Manchester.

Published 7th Mar 2016

Police and charity workers in Manchester are praising Coronation Street's latest storyline which highlights Modern Day Slavery------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Senior police chiefs, religious leaders and charity workers are attending a conference at Manchester Cathedral this afternoon to highlight the issue.

It comes as Corrie fans see a young Polish girl being forced into slavery as part of the latest storyline.

WATCH: Hannah Flint from 'Stop the Traffick' talks to our Reporter Justin Mottershead about raising awareness:

A workshop's being held at the Catherdral as part of the event which includes speaches from the police and those who work with victims.