Emmerdale star James Chase has revealed why Tom King and Belle Dingle‘s

storyline cannot end yet, despite fans pleading for the abusive marriage to come to a close.

Tom has been manipulating and controlling Belle ever since they tied the knot.

However, Belle has started to recognise she’s being abused and has split up with Tom. It’s previously been confirmed that Belle and Tom’s storyline will continue for a while, but it’s still to be revealed how it will come to an end.

Tom and Belle’s split

Following their disastrous weekend away in Wales, Belle and Tom split up. Belle finally realised she was being mistreated and was even seen researching whether she’d been a victim of abuse.

Tom has moved out of their home, leaving Belle there with Piper. However, Belle has since opted to take a trip away in a bid to have some time to herself.

When she returns, Tom is certain he and Belle will get back together. From surprise gifts to manipulating her, he sets out to win her back.

Actor James Chase says Belle ‘needs justice’

James Chase, who portrays Tom in Emmerdale, has revealed that Belle and Tom’s storyline can’t end yet because there “needs to be more done”.

The actor revealed that he presumed Tom and Belle’s trip to Wales would spark the end of the story, but he teased there’s more to come for the estranged couple.

He continued to Digital Spy: “From this point, their relationship does change – for the better for her, of course. There’s still more to be told. I agree that obviously Tom needs to be found guilty for this and Belle needs some sort of justice.”

James added: “She can’t just break up with him and get away from him – there needs to be more done, because otherwise who’s to say he wouldn’t just do this to his next partner?”