David Platt's run-in with a crew of thugs proved too much for some Coronation Street viewers on Monday night (March 30).
The scene in question saw an inebriated David toss an empty beer can towards a hooded gang, but their initial threats only amused him.
They shoved him up against a wall and demanded that he hand over his wallet and phone.
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Instead however, David chose to taunt the thugs, even helping them count up to five.
"Now what you gonna do? Do something then!" he yelled, but this was a step too far as one of them suddenly pulled out a knife.
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Ofcom has now confirmed to Digital Spy that it received six complaints from viewers over the knife crime scenes.
A spokesperson for the regulator said: "We are assessing the complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate."
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A handful of Corrie fans who found the moment too full-on also took to social media to share their thoughts.
One tweet read: "Coronation street tonight - showing gang with knife threatening David - why show this it's disgusting.Demonstrating to idiots out there how it's done - unacceptable and irresponsible !"
"That was too much for me im a mess seeing that," added someone else.
Did it go too far, or was this an example of the real-life authenticity Corrie does so well?
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