Initially planning to confess to the police about the incident, Belle was convinced by her family to stay silent. However, she was later stunned to learn that Tom had been hospitalized following the attack. As the police began their investigation, they questioned Belle and the Dingles, all of whom maintained their innocence about the incident.

In the October 1 episode, Tom, recovering in the hospital, demanded a meeting with Belle. He promised to keep quiet about the attack if she agreed not to report him for domestic violence, insisting she needed to stop labeling him an abuser. Reluctantly, Belle agreed to his demands. When the police arrived to take Tom’s statement, he concocted a story claiming he had been attacked by two men, one of whom had a Leeds accent.

Emmerdale fans are buzzing with theories that Tom’s scheme could lead to the wrongful framing of two beloved characters, potentially resulting in their dramatic departure from the village. Many are speculating that Tom might attempt to pin the attack on Aaron and Cain, which could set up a gripping storyline of incarceration. One fan shared their theory on an Emmerdale Facebook group, suggesting that Tom’s claim about the two attackers could indeed lead to Cain’s exit from the show.

As the drama unfolds, fans are left anxiously wondering how this betrayal will impact the characters involved. Will Belle find the courage to speak the truth? Or will Tom succeed in his manipulative plans? Stay tuned as the tension rises in Emmerdale!