'Coronation Street ' star Michael Le Vell choked back tears to tell a jury he is “fighting for his life” as he denied a string of child sex allegations.

'Coronation Street' actor Michael Le Vell took the oath in a trembling voice before he gave evidence in his defence from the witness box at Manchester Crown Court today.

Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell, who has been charged with child sex offences including rape, will not appear in any further episodes pending the outcome of legal proceedings, ITV said.

Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell, who plays garage boss Kevin Webster in the TV soap, has been charged with child sex offences.