Bradford soap actor suspended

Namita Prakash, from the Survivors Trust, said she was "absolutely shocked" at the revelation Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain has been suspended after glorifying rape and violence in rap songs.

ITV has described a rap video, recorded by the Coronation Street star Chris Fountain, as "totally unacceptable."

The Bradford-born actor has been suspended from the soap after his video, featuring violent lyrics and references to rape, was uploaded on YouTube.

Coronation Street actor, Chris Fountain, says he is deeply ashamed of his rap video which he recorded a year ago and features violent language and references to rape.

The Bradford-born actor has been suspended from the soap after the video emerged online.

Here is an excerpt from the video which has been censored. ITV Calendar has chosen not to publish the entire recording, as some of the language is deemed too offensive. You may find some of the following content disturbing.

Bradford-born actor, Chris Fountain says he is deeply ashamed after being suspended from Coronation Street for an offensive rap video he recorded. The rap includes lyrics referring to violence and rape.