CORONATION Street star Alex Bain looked very different to his onscreen character after injuring his ankle on set. The actor - who plays Simon Barlow on the ITV soap - was spotted for first time since he fractured his ankle as he was seen wearing a CAM Walker boot.
Trying to keep a low profile, the soap star wore his hood up while talking to a friend. The actor - who has played Peter Barlow's son on the cobbles for 14 years, looked in good spirits despite the traumatic injury.
Alex, 20, was seen holding a cup of coffee and carrying a black rucksack while out and about in Manchester. He looked deep in conversation while chatting to a friend in the street.
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