Tina O’Brien returns to Coronation Street filming after brutal street brawl with teen girls was caught on camera
TINA O’Brien has returned to work at Coronation Street after being left “traumatised” by a vicious brawl with teenagers close to her home.
The actress, 40, defiantly shared a snap as she went into hair and make-up today ready to reprise her long-time role as Sarah Barlow.
It comes after soap bosses gave her a week off work following her ordeal.
Last week The Sun revealed that Tina became embroiled in a fight after she raced out as violence flared on her cul-de-sac.
Shocking footage then showed her trading blows and putting a girl in a headlock — as the actress was also hit and had her hair pulled.
After the incident she was whisked to crisis talk meetings with Corrie bosses, who have offered her their full support.
The married mum of two told them she was defending her home from teenage girls “spoiling for a fight”.
A source said at the time: “Tina went straight to meet her Corrie bosses this morning. She told them she was the victim here, and they have accepted that.
“They also think the incident has traumatised her so have been very sympathetic. Tina has been left really shaken and they told her to take a week off.”
She was praised by the mum of a youngster who she rushed to protect.
The mum claimed the group had been looking for trouble after a fall-out over a boy.
She said: “Tina has been pretty brave in stepping in. Tina is only little herself and she was defending my daughter, so I am extremely grateful to her.
“You can hear in her voice on the video that she is frightened.
“This is also not like her, and she is a really good person.
“I have thanked her and would have done the same if it was my house.”
Tina — who joined the soap aged 16 in 1999 — is said to fear “reprisal attacks” following the brawl in Bramhall, Stockport.
A pal of Tina’s said she was looking at beefing up security at her £1million home, which she shares with hubby Adam Crofts and her children.
Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers are investigating reports of an assault in the Stockport area between 8pm and 9pm on March 15 2024.”
They confirmed that no arrests have been made over the incident but that inquiries are ongoing.