Emmerdale spoilers: Dingles and Kings at war

In next week’s Emmerdale spoilers, battle lines are drawn between the Dingle and King families over Belle’s accusations against Tom. Protective Jimmy doesn’t believe his nephew is a violent abuser, but Belle’s sister-in-law Lydia knows different. It’s war!

Jimmy King clashes with Lydia Dingle in Emmerdale — Gullible Jimmy still thinks Tom is a saint (Credit: ITV)

Belle and Tom’s split causes a divide in Emmerdale spoilers

Belle and Tom’s very public split has become the talk of the Dales.

Viewers will know Belle ended her marriage after suffering months of horrendous mental and physical abuse. Tom controlled every aspect of his wife’s life – spying on her through hidden cameras, threatening revenge porn and even making Belle believe her beloved pooch, Piper had died.

Tom then started a relationship with Amelia in a calculated bid to make Belle jealous. The thought of Amelia becoming Tom’s next victim was a terrifying one for Belle. Haunted by her imagined futures, she finally found the courage to speak up about her ordeal.

Belle turned to Charity and Cain and told them everything Tom had done to her. Cain resisted the urge to beat the living daylights out of his sister’s abuser, telling Belle they would go to the police when she was ready.

But it wasn’t long before rumours about Tom’s coercive control started to spread.

Tom is glum — Tom has gone to great lengths to cover his tracks (Credit: ITV)

Tom covered his tracks

As Belle’s revelations became the talk of the Dales, panicked Tom knew he had to act.

He removed the hidden cameras planted in the cottage, but had a close call when Jimmy almost caught him. Ever the master manipulator, Tom made his uncle believe Belle’s accusations were the ravings of an unstable woman. Jimmy fell for it and pledged his support to his nephew.

However, Rhona and Vanessa weren’t so gullible. They fired Tom from his job at the vets with immediate effect.

Shortly after getting the sack, Tom did a disappearing act. It was feared Cain had gone back on his word and taken revenge on Tom.

Lydia Dingle has a heated row with Jimmy King in Emmerdale — Can Lydia make Jimmy realise the truth about Tom? (Credit: ITV)

Jimmy and Lydia clash over Tom

The fallout continues as Jimmy and Lydia have a run-in at the cafe.

Jimmy defends Tom, insisting he’s an innocent victim, but Lydia isn’t having it. She, like the rest of the Dingles, has wised up to Tom’s wickedness and wants justice for Belle.

Can Lydia make Jimmy realise what kind of a monster his nephew is? Or is there about to be a full-scale Dingle/King war?

We know whose side we’re on.