Teen 'inspired by Coronation Street plot' jailed for murdering his mother

A 15-year-old boy in England has been detained for 16 years for killing his mother with a hammer, after being inspired by a plot from 'Coronation Street'.

A 15-year-old boy in England has been detained for 16 years for killing his mother with a hammer, after being inspired by a plot from 'Coronation Street'.

Daniel Bartlam killed his mother Jacqueline in a hammer attack at their home, before burning her body.

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