Edwin Soames was the abusive husband of Alison Soames and father of Kirsty.
Edwin was a former policeman and abusive towards his wife and daughter for many years, especially during Kirsty's childhood. When Kirsty came home late from a party aged 16, Edwin brutally attacked her, which was the catalyst for Kirsty leaving home. However, she later joined the police force, in compliance with her father's wishes.
Edwin and Alison arrived at 9 Coronation Street during Kirsty's birthday party in May 2012, having being invited as a surprise by Kirsty's fiancé, Tyrone Dobbs, who was unaware of how abusive Edwin was. Edwin was angry when discovering that Kirsty was pregnant and engaged to Tyrone, and thought of him as a loser as he worked in a backstreet garage. His anger went further after finding out Kirsty was suspended from the police force, and later left the house, angrily demanding his wife to hurry up and come with him, leaving Kirsty shaken.
A few months later, Alison left him when she'd had enough of his abusive behaviour and sought escape in a refuge. She later went to stay with Kirsty and Tyrone and met their granddaughter, Ruby. Edwin turned up on the doorstep, but Alison hid in the yard while Tyrone and Kirsty demanded he left. The next day, he watched from a distance when he saw Kirsty and Tyrone walking down the street with Alison. He later snatched Ruby from the yard and demanded Alison returned home; she eventually complied.
Kirsty died in 2021, by which time Alison had also passed away, but Edwin was unable to be traced. The police contacted Tyrone to deliver the news in his absence.
- The role of Edwin Soames was actor David Lonsdale's third role in the programme.
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2012