In a gripping turn of events on Emmerdale, the plot thickens as Bel Dingle faces dire consequences for her recent actions. After enduring months of abuse from her husband, Tom King, Bel finally reports him to the police. However, the situation takes a dark turn when, in a moment of self-defense, she attacks Tom with an ax during an intense confrontation. Now, as she prepares for a court battle, Bel must prove that she acted out of self-defense and was indeed a victim of domestic abuse.

This week, viewers watched in frustration as Tom appeared to evade justice once again. The situation escalates when Tom manages to recover crucial evidence—the missing iPad that could support Bel’s claims. Knowing it contains important information, Bel urges the police to find it, but Tom preemptively destroys the device, witnessed only by young Carl. Although Carl does not directly admit to seeing Tom smash the iPad, he confesses to feeling scared of Tom after a recent confrontation.

In a twist, Tom gifts Carl a remote-controlled toy car but coerces him into staying silent about the iPad’s destruction. He makes Carl promise that the matter is over, asking him to repeat the phrase “what iPad,” effectively ensuring that the only witness remains mute. This complicates matters further, leaving viewers anxious about whether Bel will face severe repercussions in court while Tom evades accountability for his actions. Fans are left hoping that Nicola King, Carl’s mother, might uncover the truth, but whether that will happen remains uncertain as the tension escalates in the village.