Coronation Street has confirmed new details on a new storyline, following the news Max Turner is to be groomed by extremists.
The teenager will fall in with the wrong crowd with huge consequences, with new spoilers revealing the start of the plot next week.
Max's actions will see him put his own life at risk as well as that of his friends and family, as the storyline continues.
In a recent episode, Griff turned his attention to Max, who has been struggling with bullies after losing his place at Weatherfield High this year.
But Max's trust in Griff will lead to him becoming disconnected from his family as the gang use Max's video skills and computer work in order to spread their horrifying racist propaganda online.
Next week, they begin their plan for the teen as a young female member of the group works on Max by playing on the fact that he fancies her.
Max is also encouraged to help spread the word about Griff and his pals' upcoming talk at the community centre, offering Max £200 for his help.
Lauren, the daughter of one of the group, tries to divide Max and fellow teen Daryan further by suggesting Max's employers are showing favouritism towards Daryan.
Later, Lauren makes a claim that Daryan has tried it on with her amid her date with Max - so how will he react?
As Max is won over by the group, Griff decides it's time he was educated and makes him watch a film.
But will Max agree with what he has seen on the screen, and will he do as Griff and the others say?
Coronation Street Producer, Iain MacLeod, recently said of the plot: "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 extremists groups, and we'll see Max befriended in person by older, mentor-like figures that will give him a sense of loyalty and brotherhood.
"Then, later in the story, we will explore a very 21st Century problem: teenagers self-radicalising through watching extreme content online. In the end, we wanted this to be a story about communication within families - what are the right and wrong ways to talk to younger family members who are gravitating towards extreme views?
"For the conclusion of the story, David's misjudged attempts to deal with Max will drive the narrative to a shocking and thought-provoking climax."
Counter Terrorism Policing Senior National Coordinator, Tim Jacques, shared: "Coronation Street has a long history of raising awareness of challenging issues that sit at the heart of communities across the UK.
"Sadly, the terrorist threat remains one of those very real concerns. Our casework shows that children and young people are vulnerable to radicalisation and are increasingly being drawn into toxic ideologies through online spaces and platforms."
Tim added: "We hope Max’s story will help to highlight why it’s so important to get support or advice if you’re worried someone you love is taking a dangerous path. It really doesn’t have to be that way."
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV.
