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Trigger Point viewers hit out at 'distasteful' references to Manchester bombing and 7/7

Viewers watching ITV's new crime drama Trigger Point have been left angered after watching its second episode.

People took to Twitter to share their views after the show referenced real life terror attacks, reports Plymouth Live.

The show follows the character of Lana, played by Vicky McClure, who works with the Metropolitan Police Bomb Disposal Squad.

The show first hit TV screens last weekend, with the second episode being aired on Sunday evening, January 30.

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The anticipated first episode ended with a huge explosion which resulted in bomb disposal expert Joel Nutkins getting caught in the crossfire.

Meetings were held in scenes in the second episode to investigate the tragic terror attack.

Trigger Point ended with a huge explosion at the end of episode one (ITV)

When the London police and bomb squad were discussing the bomb that was used in the incident, one of the characters spoke about the Manchester Arena bombing along with a reference to the 7/7 bombings earlier in the episode.

One less than impressed viewer called the show 'distasteful' and others criticising the 'poor writing'.

One person tweeted: "I'm really not comfortable with glossy dramas including references to 7/7 and the Manchester Arena bombing to hype up their plot. #TriggerPoint."

Another person then added: "I'm sure the people affected by the Manchester attacks will love the casual mention for entertainment purposes."

And a third went on to post "#TriggerPoint #ITV #7/7 #London sat down to watch this second episode, first I see a London bus with a bomb just like 7/7 now talk of Manchester arena bombings. Not really written in good taste is it. I hope now one is truly hurt by this poor writing."

Another comment read: "N’ah, really distasteful to reference real terror atrocities so glibly in this drama. #TriggerPoint is really losing my interest. The first episode was ropey until the end. This episode’s references to real life attacks were really distasteful. I may bail. I’ll give it another ad break or two see if it improves."

However, others raced to social media to share their love for the show and their excitement for next week's episode.

One said: "Totally in love with this show and it’s only ep2. Fantastic work."

"Who else is watching #TriggerPoint ?!?! I love anything with Vicky McClure so it's no surprise this has me hooked already," one added.

A third tweet posted said: "I've never in my life been so on edge but this show is phenomenal."

Trigger Point continues next Sunday on ITV at 9pm

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