The following article contains spoilers from an episode of Emmerdale that hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX.

John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) has resorted to desperate measures once more in Emmerdale in an attempt to get rid of his brother Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley).

Robert returned to the village last week and announced – to John and Aaron Dingle’s (Danny Miller) annoyance – that he’d be staying there for the foreseeable to spend time with his family.

John doesn’t want Robert gone out of fear he’ll work out that he’s a murderer, he wants him out of the village because he’s massively insecure. Despite Aaron’s constant reassurance, John remains worried that he’ll one day wake up and discover his husband wants to get back with his ex.

John’s negative emotions towards Robert increased when he discovered he had punched sister Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) in the eye.

Traumatised from time in prison, Robert didn’t mean to hit Vic, and only did it because she made him jump.

To John though, it was a sign their brother is dangerous. He attempted to get Vic to report him, but she was convinced John only wanted Robert gone out of insecurity and jealousy.

After a failed attempt at a conversation with Aaron, Robert headed to The Hide for a date. He did it deliberately to try and make Aaron jealous, and was disappointed when he realised he didn’t work.

While the man was on his own though, he poured a drug into Robert’s drink.

Unbeknownst to him, John was witnessing the entire thing, and he realised this was a perfect opportunity for him. All it took was for John to wait for Robert to drink the drugged liquid, and his plan was underway.

He scared the date off and threw Robert in the back of his van. John was nearly caught by Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle), but he scurried away shortly after.

Robert is unconscious in John’s van at this moment, but what exactly will happen next?