'Coronation Street' stars told not to discuss Michael Le Vell case

Coronation Street stars have reportedly been told to avoid discussing the sexual abuse allegations faced by Michael Le Vell.

Le Vell (Kevin Webster) was arrested at his home in Greater Manchester last Friday after police received a report of a historical offence.

Show bosses have since warned cast members who use Twitter and Facebook to only post words of support for Le Vell so they don't affect the police investigation.

A Coronation Street source last night told the Daily Star Sunday: "The advice to them is, 'Say nothing'.

"If they must mention what is happening to Michael then they have been advised to just keep it simple with a few words of support."

Le Vell was due to return to work on Monday after a planned break, but has apparently asked for time off to clear his name, prompting script re-writes.

"I strenuously deny these allegations and will do everything in my power to prove my innocence," he said.

Sally Dynevor, who plays Le Vell's on-screen wife Sally, recently spoke out to back the actor "100%", while other colleagues have sent private messages of support.