Emmerdale’s Samson Dingle heads to court next week as he prepares to face the music for his recent crimes.

The teenager has made some terrible mistakes this summer after teaming up in a dangerous alliance with local thug Josh Cope.

Samson and Josh carried out a robbery at The Hide while Matty Barton was the only waiter working. Samson was stabbed in a subsequent scuffle and lied that Matty had attacked him deliberately.

As Samson has since come forward to clear Matty’s name and secure his release from prison, he’s now facing some serious charges of his own. He has also risked making matters worse for himself by keeping Josh’s name out of it.

Next week, Matty’s mum Moira makes it clear that she still can’t forgive Samson despite his attempts to make amends.

Samson builds up the courage to finally stand up to Josh after his recent threats. However, his dad Sam and stepmum Lydia are both horrified when Samson goes too far and assaults Josh.

Police arrive at The Woolpack to arrest Samson for his latest crime and Moira can’t help looking satisfied by the outcome.

This leaves Moira’s husband Cain to wonder whether she was responsible for grassing Samson up to the police.

Later in the week, the day of Samson’s plea hearing arrives and the Dingles are anxious to find out how things will go.

Amelia Spencer is also invested in the outcome, as she worries about the consequences for her daughter Esther if the youngster’s father is locked up.

Before long, Lydia arrives at The Woolpack with news from court and the pub falls silent.

Samson has made it clear that he intends to plead guilty, but what will the consequences be for him? Could this be the moment that Samson leaves the Dales for good?