Coronation Street fans outraged by David Platt ‘He never listens!’

Max Turner (played by Paddy Bever) is at the centre of a grooming storyline in Coronation Street and viewers will see how the disenfranchised young boy will be targeted by a group of extremists. As the storyline unfolded on Monday, ITV viewers took to Twitter to hit out at Max’s step-father David Platt (David P. Shepherd).In the first instalment of the week, Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) tried to warn David about Max’s new group of friends. Griff (Michael Condron) turned his attention to Max when he noticed he’d been the victim of bullying.He stepped in and offered to teach the bullies a lesson before inviting the schoolboy to a Halloween party.Max didn’t keep his new friendship secret from David but the stalwart didn’t appear to be alarmed by the age difference between his son and Griff.Read more: Coronation Street fans ‘work out’ Stephen Reid’s next move Coronation Street: David Platt was happy for Max Turner to attend a party with his new friends (Image: ITV) Coronation Street: Max Turner will become increasingly estranged from his family (Image: ITV) Coronation Street: Max was flattered when then gang offered to threaten bullies for him (Image: ITV) Coronation Street: Undercover officer Spider is also embroiled in the storyline (Image: ITV)@AntMelia94 remarked: ‘Max is hanging out with a man 30 (?) years older than him and David is like ‘yeah just be careful’ #Corrie.”David is a complete idiot! He needs to put his foot down and tell Max to stay away from Griff! Griff is too old for him to hang out with and a racist thug! #Corrie #CoronationStreet,’ @Clawmaw wrote. @Kathlee53178282 shared: ‘David once again, never listens to advice, esp about Max, until it’s too late #corrie.”David is annoying! He NEVER listens. Everything is always a joke to him. #Corrie,’ @WiniBoansi vented.DON’T MISSCorrie’s Maureen Lipman can’t speak her mind due to cancel culture [INSIGHT]5 Coronation Street spoilers including punch-up and grooming plot [SPOILER]Coronation Street fans ‘work out’ Spider Nugent’s downfall [THEORY]@pam_debeauvoir urged: ‘David…shut up & listen. Peter has raised the concerns for a reason. Ignore at your peril #Corrie.’ (sic)Meanwhile, Coronation Street fans will see Max become more estranged from his family in upcoming episodes. Discussing the storyline, Coronation Street Producer Iain MacLeod said: “Overall, Max’s story is one about the grooming of a vulnerable teenager at a point where he’s feeling most alienated and disenfranchised. ‘The story will encompass the “traditional” recruitment techniques of extremist groups, and we’ll see Max befriended in person by older, mentor-like figures that will give him a sense of loyalty and brotherhood.’