Emmerdale spoilers: Is Lachlan White going to kill girlfriend Belle?

As things go from bad to worse, with killer boyfriend Lachlan on the run from the village will Belle survive the terrible ordeal?

Belle's nightmare continues as the terrible truth about her boyfriend Lachlan begins to dawn on her. Can she find a way to escape Lachlan's clutches or will she become his next victim?

With all his crimes close to being exposed, Lachlan is desperate to flee far from the village. And it seems Belle must go along for the ride whether she likes it or not!

After his bust-up with mum Moira, Matty turns to her for advice as he continues to remain confused about his romantic feelings for friend and sister-in-law Victoria. But what advice will Moira give Matty?

Elsewhere, Jessie is surprised to see her son Ellis in the village. How will Marlon react when he discovers the lad involved in the fight with Matty in The Woolpack is his girlfriend's son?

Double-bill (Episode 1 of 2)

Emmerdale continues weeknights at 7:00pm on ITV

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