In a dramatic turn of events on Emmerdale, Tom King is forced to lie to the police as his abusive actions toward Belle Dingle come under scrutiny. Recently, Belle confessed to striking her estranged husband with an axe, claiming she acted in self-defense because he was trying to kill her. However, Tom, determined to keep his abuse a secret, lied to the police, stating he had been attacked by two robbers.

As the police investigation progressed, Tom’s story began to unravel. A detective revealed that Belle had already reported Tom for coercive control and abuse, forcing him to change his story. Desperately, Tom tried to manipulate the situation, insisting that Belle had attacked him, claiming he had never harmed her. His lies, however, were met with skepticism by the detective, who placed Tom under arrest for coercive behavior and assault.

During the interrogation, Tom’s attempt to paint Belle as the abuser backfired. He fabricated stories of Belle assaulting him during their marriage, trying to shift the blame onto her. He even lied about installing a hidden camera in their home, claiming it was for Belle’s protection. But when the police planned to seize his electronic devices for evidence, Tom realized that some incriminating footage still existed on his tablet.

The episode took a gripping turn when the scene flashed to Victoria Cottage, where Carl, Jimmy King’s son, unknowingly found the tablet holding vital evidence of Tom’s abusive behavior. With Tom under arrest and his lies collapsing, the storyline heads into a darker phase, promising intense revelations and consequences in the coming episodes. Fans can expect more shocking twists as Tom’s actions catch up with him.