3 Emmerdale spoilers for Friday September 20: Dingles and Kings at war as Jimmy and Lydia clash over abuser Tom

In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, it’s war as Lydia and Jimmy go to head-to-head over Belle’s accusations against Tom. Jimmy is adamant his nephew is innocent, but Lydia, along with the majority of the village, knows the truth.

Can she get Jimmy to see the light too?

Jimmy King clashes with Lydia Dingle in Emmerdale — Loyal Jimmy is standing by Tom (Credit: ITV)

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

1. Belle’s hell is public news

Everyone in the village is talking about Belle’s ordeal at the hands of Tom.

Belle was subjected to months of abusive and coercive control before finally finding the courage to speak out. She bravely opened up to Charity and Cain, telling them all the horrendous things her husband had done.

The Dingles are the most protective brood in the Dales and have pledged their support to Belle. Charity and Cain have promised that whenever she’s ready to go to the police they’re right behind her.

In the aftermath of Belle’s heartbreaking confession, news of Tom’s abuse began to spread. With his whole future in threat, Tom knew he had to act fast to cover his tracks.

Tom is glum — Tom has managed to carefully cover his tracks (Credit: ITV)

2. Tom is still AWOL

Tom broke into Dale Head and removed the cameras he’d planted in the property to spy on Belle. He had a close call when Jimmy caught him red-handed with a bag full of equipment. But Tom being Tom was able to worm his way out of it.

But when word about Belle’s abuse reached Rhona and Vanessa, Tom found himself fired from the vets with immediate effect.

Following his sacking, Tom has gone into hiding. No one has seen him in the village or knows where he’s hiding. That is, except for Tom’s gullible girlfriend, Amelia, who’s promised to help clear his name.

Jimmy’s just as bad as Amelia. He can’t see Tom for who he is. It has to be said the poor guy’s got a lot on his mind – what with Angel being in prison and Will causing all kinds of problems at Home James Haulage. But when on earth is Jimmy going to wake up and realise Tom is pure evil?

Lydia Dingle has a heated row with Jimmy King in Emmerdale — Lydia is furious that Jimmy can’t see Tom’s true nature (Credit: ITV)

Jimmy and Lydia clash in Emmerdale spoilers

3. It’s the Dingles vs the Kings

Tensions flare as Lydia and Jimmy have a run-in at Main Street Cafe over Tom.

Once again Jimmy tries to protect his late brother’s son, which leaves Lydia incredulous. The discovery of what Belle has had to endure has left Lydia sick to her stomach. She knows there’s only one place for dangerous Tom, and that’s behind bars.

But will Lydia and Jimmy’s quarrel escalate? Are we headed for an all-out war between the Dingles and Kings? And who will win?