Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Moira is arrested as Joe ignites a war between the Dingles

A war breaks out between the Dingles after Joe schemes to take Butlers
Laura Morgan

The battle for Butlers is on in Emmerdale spoilers next week as Joe plays dirty to get his hands on the farm’s land. Angry Moira fights tries to fight back against her enemy, but finds herself under arrest when Lydia gets caught in the crossfire.

Poor Moira has just discovered she has lost her appeal to the water board and must pay the fine, plus extra costs. Facing complete financial ruin, Joe Tate sweeps in and gives her Kim’s offer to buy the farm.

Moira was heartbroken as she was forced to consider it, sobbing on Mackenzie that she may have to let her dream go.

But as she contemplates what the future looks like, things are set to get worse for her next week.

Moira finds intruders in her barn at Butlers
Moira scares off Dylan and the other intruder (Credit: ITV)

Joe wants Moira out in Emmerdale spoilers

Kim has set her sights on the land surrounding Butlers farm – particularly Annie’s Field. After failing to seal the deal with Robert, Kim has now instructed Joe to continue their mission while she’s overseas.

Moira has sussed what Joe is up to and isn’t prepared to sell her home. But Joe is determined to get what he wants, and as the week kicks off Moira and Cain realise they’ve got a fight on their hands.

Joe knows Moira is in a vulnerable financial position due to her massive bill from the water company. He informs Dawn on his plan, telling her it’ll only be a matter of time before he can secure the land for Kim.

And as we all know, what Joe wants he normally gets.

Moira gets arrested in Emmerdale
Moira finds herself under arrest (Credit: ITV)

Isaac attacks an intruder at Butlers

Moira reassures Kyle and Isaac that they’re not going to lose their home. But as she walks away, the lads hear a noise coming from the nearby barn,

They go to investigate and discover two masked teenagers inside. One of these intruders is Dylan, the boy who April met during her time on the streets. Feeling scared, Kyle grabs a nearby pitchfork and accidentally stabs Dylan in the leg before Moira scares them away.

Kyle attacks Dylan with a pitchfork in Emmerdale
Kyle defends his family’s property (Credit: ITV)

Afterwards, Cain is on the warpath and wants Joe’s blood, but Moira thinks they need to involve the police. PC Swirling arrives to investigate, but with a lack of evidence to pin the break-in on Joe he’s unable to take action.

Sam and Cain have an argument in The Woolpack
Cain and Sam have a furious showdown (Credit: ITV)

Cain turns on Sam over Moira’s arrest in Emmerdale spoilers

Raging that Joe’s got away with it – again – Moira finds a way to wipe the smug smile off his face. She confronts the slippery Tate and attempts to give him one of her signature Glasgow kisses. That’s a headbutt in the face, in case you’re wondering.

But as Moira launches herself ta Joe, she accidentally catches Lydia instead. Moira then turns on Lydia, warning Kim’s best mate to stay well away from her family.

A short while later Swirling arrives at Butlers and arrests Moira for assault. She’s taken away in cuffs and Swirling warns things aren’t looking good for her case. Hmm, we wonder who reported her?

Cain tells Sam he needs to make a choice in Emmerdale

Cain orders Sam to choose between the Dingles or Tates (Credit: ITV)

While Moira fears the worst, a tense showdown ensues between Cain and Sam at The Woolpack. Cain wants to know where Sam’s loyalties truly lie and he orders his brother pick a side.

Will Sam break the Dingle code by going Team Tate?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns