Emmerdale exit 'confirmed' for villager after 18 years in new violent twist

Samson Dingle (played by Sam Hall) faces more trouble in next week's Emmerdale and his future in the village will hang in the balance. Since becoming friends with local thug Josh Cope (Osian Morgan) the teenager has found himself in hot water.

As fans of the ITV soap will know, Samson and Josh carried out robbery at The Hide while Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano) was on duty - and it ended badly.

When a row ensued, Samson was accidently stabbed in a subsequent scuffle, he then lied and said Matty had attacked him deliberately which caused a rift between the Dingle family.

Matty experienced a harrowing time during his prison time before Samson finally told the truth to clear Matty's name and get him released.

Samson's huge lie now means he facing criminal charges as he avoided getting Josh into any trouble. But next week, Samson will find out his fate.

In forthcoming episodes, Matty's mum Moira (Natalie J. Robb) makes it clear that she still can't forgive Samson despite his attempts to make his peace.

But Samson finally musters enough courage to stand up to bully Josh. However, Samson's parents Sam (James Hooton) and Lydia (Karen Blick) are soon horrified when he gets the teen takes things too far and assaults Josh.

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

But her reaction leaves husband Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) to wonder if she was responsible for Samson's arrest.

Later in the week, over at The Woolpack, Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell) is awaits news of Samson's plea hearing.

She agonises over the repercussions for her daughter, Esther, of having her biological dad locked up in prison.

Later, The Woolpack is silenced when Lydia enters with news from court, will she tell the pub Samson has left the village? Or will be be a free man?

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.