Martin Crowe in Emmerdale: Police officer and Louise heartbreak

Martin Crowe was introduced as a policer officer in Classic Emmerdale, but his story really began when he set eyes on Louise Appleton. Having fallen head over heels, Martin was besotted with Louise.

However, Martin’s full focus was on his beloved daughter Kayleigh, as well as his demanding job in the police force. He remained in the village for just over two years.

So, what was Martin Crowe‘s story in Emmerdale?

Martin Crowe is introduced in Emmerdale

Martin first appeared in Emmerdale back in May 2004.

He was introduced as the investigating officer when Jack Sugden was accidentally shot by his adoptive son Andy. Martin then investigated Scott Windsor and Syd Woolfe’s beating of rapist Frank Bernard Harbourne in October 2004.

Louise smiles as she does a karate move on Martin that sees him end up lying on the ground in Emmerdale — The flirt was on from day one with Louise and Martin (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Meeting Louise Appleton

Martin’s story really began when he met Louise Appleton in 2005. The duo came across one another at a karate class, which Louise had attended with pal Diane’s young daughter Victoria.

There was an undeniable spark between Louise and Martin from the get-go, but it took a while for anything romantic to happen between the duo. Eventually, they started a relationship and Martin moved into The Woolpack with Kayleigh to live with Louise.

Louise and Martin talk, she is happy — Louise was thrilled to have met a good guy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin’s daughter Kayleigh

Martin was a devoted father to daughter Kayleigh, who he had been granted full custody of after splitting from his ex-wife. While Kayleigh was fond of Louise, she struggled to bond with the youngster.

Louise regularly frustrated Martin with her lack of parenting skills, especially when Kayleigh began rebelling as a teenager. Martin was tough on his daughter, but Louise let her get away with anything, leaving them living in conflict.

Martin and Louise cheers their drinks and smile across the Woolpack bar — Happiness didn’t last (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Heartbreak and exit

When Martin learned Sam Dingle had helped his wife Alice die due to her terminal cancer battle, he vowed to arrest Sam. Louise supported Martin, which caused friction between her and Diane.

During an argument, Diane mentioned Louise’s ex Ray Mullan, who Louise accidentally killed. As Martin overheard, Louise had to confess all to him.

He promised not to report Louise but insisted they could no longer be in a relationship. Martin then moved out of The Woolpack with Kayleigh and exited the village for good in 2006.

Fiz in Coronation Street looks scared as John Stape glares over her — Serial killer John has gone down in Corrie history (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Where is actor Graeme Hawley now?

After leaving Emmerdale, Graeme went on to appear in Shameless, The Royal and The Stepfather. In 2007, he landed a role on ITV soap Coronation Street, playing villainous John Stape. He was an English teacher turned kidnapper and serial Killer.

He remained on the soap for four years, before being killed off in October 2011. John’s daughter, Hope Stape, still remains on Coronation Street with mum Fiz.

Graeme has since had roles in Peaky Blinders, Finding Alice, Casualty, Doctors and In with the Flynns.

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.30pm and 2.05pm.

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