Jack Webster has already endured more than any little boy should – losing his mum in a tram crash, being kidnapped by a deranged Jenny Bradley, and almost becoming serial killer Pat Phelan’s next victim.
But, earlier this year, the son of Kevin Webster and Molly Dobbs went through his most horrifying ordeal yet.
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After contracting sepsis, the schoolboy underwent a difficult foot amputation and must now learn to walk again on a prosthetic leg.
But, heartbreakingly, Jack is struggling to deal with the aftermath of the surgery.
In upsetting scenes aired last night, fans were left deeply moved as Jack confessed his friends had labelled him a “freak” because of his amputated leg.
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On Wednesday night (3 October), Jack clearly looked apprehensive about returning to school.
Despite being reassured, his fears sadly proved right, when he sat on the sofa and became visibly upset about his day.
The poor child admitted: “All they wanted to talk about was my foot. They kept trying to touch it and everything.”
Referring to his best buddy, Jack went on to say: “He thinks I’m a freak – they all do, they are right.”
In the emotional scenes, distraught Kevin tried to soothe his son, only for the conversation to develop into an argument.
Viewers took to Twitter to express their heartbreak over the lad’s upset, with one saying: “Brilliant scenes from Kyran Bowes yet again. He’s capturing Jack’s hurt & emotion so well. What a talented young actor.”
Brilliant scenes from Kyran Bowes yet again. He's capturing Jack's hurt & emotion so well. What a talented young actor. #Corrie #Jack
— Leanne Dixon (@LeanneDixon_) October 3, 2018
Bless little Jack😭 #Corrie
— Alicia (@xxAlicia89) October 3, 2018
Poor jack #corrie
— @tom12188275 (@tom121882751) October 3, 2018
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You are certainly not a freak. Remember you are bionic now Jack, that makes you part Super Hero. #Corrie
— Diane ☣ (@Brassylassy) October 3, 2018
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Aww little Jack 😢 #corrie
— N 🍨🍧🍦😋 (@Noor11113333) October 3, 2018
Another said: “OMG Jack breaking my heart.”
One lovely lady wrote: “You are certainly not a freak. Remember you are bionic now Jack, that makes you part Super Hero.”
Quite rightly, young actor Kyran Bowes has been praised for his portrayal of Jack.
His character developed sepsis after grazing his knee playing football.
In devastating scenes, Kevin was forced to make the decision to amputate Jack’s foot – a decision no father should ever have to make.
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