Leela Dexter will face a rape attack by Abe, who will target another woman, as confirmed by Hollyoaks.

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Fans of Hollyoaks were recently shocked to learn that Leela Dexter had gone through a traumatic experience during the year that viewers did not get to see. The show has revealed a new storyline for Leela, which delves into the true reason behind her distressed behavior. It turns out that during the skipped year, Leela was raped by Abe Fielding, the same abuser who has been terrorizing Cleo McQueen for over a year.

The revelation came to light during a search party for Darren Osborne, who had gone missing. As the group searched in the woods, Leela's anxiety became evident, triggering a panic attack. It was then that viewers learned about her assault, which had occurred during Theresa's birthday party. Leela had kept this secret to herself since then, and it has greatly affected her relationships with her loved ones, especially after the birth of her daughter Clara.

Hollyoaks has announced that they will be working with Women's Aid and Rape Crisis England & Wales as the storyline progresses. The show will touch on important themes such as triggers, consent, and the challenges faced by survivors of rape during pregnancy and post-birth. However, Abe's abuse has not been limited to Cleo alone. He has also targeted Leela, and currently has her held captive while her family believes she is in Bali and engaged to Peri Lomax.

As Cleo starts to realize the truth about Abe's manipulative behavior, she begins to plot her escape from the dark room where he is keeping her. Meanwhile, Leela's involvement in the storyline will unfold throughout the week, with more developments to come as viewers hope for justice to be served. Actress Kirsy-Leigh Porter, who plays Leela, believes that this story is extremely important and vital to be told on Hollyoaks. She hopes that it will bring awareness to the fact that anyone can become a victim of rape, and that those who have gone through this experience receive the help and support they need.

The issue of rape and sexual assault is unfortunately prevalent in the UK. According to Rape Crisis, an estimated 6.5 million women in England and Wales have experienced these crimes, yet only 1 in 6 actually report it. Shockingly, the number of sexual offences in England and Wales has reached a record high, with over 193,000 reported in the year ending March 2022. Research has also shown that rape offences have the highest not guilty plea rate of any crime, and this trend has been consistent for the past 15 years.

In addition, statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that almost half of all rapes are perpetrated by a woman's partner or ex-partner. The victim knows the perpetrator in 85% of cases, and more than 1 in 5 victims were unconscious or asleep at the time of the assault. These alarming numbers show the urgent need for society to come together and address the issue of violence against women.

Women's Aid Communications Manager Katrina Kelly praised Hollyoaks for their efforts in raising awareness about the realities of abuse and violence against women. She believes that it takes a whole-society approach to combat this issue and that it is important for survivors to know that they are not alone. CEO of Rape Crisis England and Wales, Ciara Bergman, also commended the show for realistically portraying the impact of rape and sexual assault on survivors and for highlighting the different forms of abuse.

She also reminded survivors that they can seek support from organizations like Rape Crisis, who offer free and confidential services to those who have experienced any form of sexual violence or abuse. In light of the ongoing discussions surrounding violence against women, Metro launched their own campaign, "This Is Not Right," to address this epidemic over the course of a year. They aim to bring attention to the issue and empower readers to take a stand against it.

It is important to remember that violence against women is not just a problem within the realm of television and entertainment. It is a real issue that affects millions of women in the UK and around the world. It is time for society to come together and take action to end this epidemic. So let us all join hands and say, "This Is Not Right."

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