In a shocking twist on Emmerdale, the latest storyline hints at a tragic end for Matty Barton following a violent attack in prison. As tensions in the village rise, viewers are drawn into the escalating drama surrounding Matty’s incarceration and the fallout that ensues.

The episode unfolds with the village still reeling from recent events. Tom King, who has been a source of coercive control and physical abuse towards Belle Dingle throughout their marriage, continues to cause turmoil. Belle, having secretly terminated her pregnancy due to

Tom’s abusive behavior, finds herself trapped in a cycle of manipulation and fear. When Tom discovered that Belle had lied about her miscarriage, his anger led to a reckless accident where he electrocuted himself while wildly swinging a pipe in the barn.

On the June 28th episode on ITV1 and ITVX, Belle and Tom’s breakfast at the café is interrupted by the watchful eyes of Charity Dingle, Chaz, and Lydia. Charity’s suspicions about Tom’s wheelchair use—thinking he might be exploiting his condition for sympathy—begin to grow. When Belle steps away, Charity confronts her, expressing concern that Belle is avoiding her. Charity’s attempt to discuss the miscarriage is met with resistance from Tom, who quickly interjects to assert their plans for the evening.

Back home, Tom’s controlling nature reemerges. He demands Belle brush her hair to his liking and stages a scene to make Belle feel guilty by pretending to fall out of his wheelchair. Belle, feeling responsible, vows never to leave him, unaware of his manipulative intentions.

During a dinner with Jimmy and Nicola, Tom lies about Belle’s miscarriage to cover up the abortion. This leads to an argument where Tom accuses Belle of making him look bad in front of his family. Meanwhile, Charity becomes increasingly concerned and visits Dale Head, where she notices a security camera and finds Belle reluctant to engage. Charity’s persistence to help is met with resistance from Belle, who snaps back, asking Charity to respect her boundaries.

Charity’s worry grows, prompting her to gather Lydia and Chaz at the pub to discuss her concerns about Belle. She suspects that there’s more to Belle’s situation than the miscarriage and reminds them of Tom’s past stalking behavior. Determined to uncover the truth, Charity insists that something isn’t right and that they need to step in if Belle needs help. Lydia and Chaz agree, and they vow to support Charity in figuring out what’s happening.

As the drama intensifies, Matty’s situation takes a dark turn. In prison, Matty becomes the target of a violent attack, leaving the village in shock. The repercussions of this tragedy are set to ripple through Emmerdale, with characters grappling with grief, guilt, and the quest for justice. Charity’s suspicions and the village’s turmoil come to a head, promising more heart-wrenching moments for Emmerdale fans.