Coronation Street has unveiled a tense trailer for Sarah Barlow’s long-awaited trial over the death of Theo Silverton
Sarah is shown facing the jury after striking Theo with a scaffolding pole, following months of abuse towards his husband, Todd Grimshaw
She plans to argue self-defence, but the prosecution presents her as a ruthless killer
Tina O’Brien, who plays Sarah, said the storyline had been difficult to keep secret
Gary Windass is also drawn into the cover-up
The courtroom drama begins on Wednesday, 14 October.