Belle was sympathetic and told Jimmy to not feel guilty, reiterating that manipulation and gaslighting are Tom’s specialities. Jimmy asked her to recount the ordeal, which Belle did, revealing that Tom was so desperate to maintain control that he even once stated that he’d take his own life if she left him.

Emmerdale viewers were left delighted on Thursday night as evil vet Tom King was finally caught once and for all on the hit ITV soap

Emmerdale fans are convinced that it's only a matter of time before dog Piper is reunited with her owner and Tom King's abuse victim Belle Dingle

Belle Dingle ( Eden Taylor-Draper) played a blinder in Emmerdale as she triumphed over Tom King ( James Chase ), scuppering his plan to abscond by notifying the police of his whereabouts. Tom, as viewers know, abused Belle throughout the duration of their marriage, gaslighting her and controlling her every move.

Emmerdale fans are convinced that Tom King will not be sent to prison after he was arrested for his vile abuse of Belle Dingle

Emmerdale viewers rejoiced as Tom King was finally charged over his crimes and abuse towards Belle Dingle on Wednesday night, and he sparked his own downfall

Emmerdale has featured various format-breaking episodes throughout Tom and Belle's storyline and the conclusion to the plot will be no exception. Show bosses have announced that a special hour-long episode will air in December, featuring real-life voices of domestic abuse survivors.

EMMERDALE fans have broken down in tears of relief after the police finally charged Tom King for abusing wife Belle Dingle. The vet – who is played by actor James Chase in the ITV soap

Emmerdale's Tom King has been charged with the abuse of his wife Belle Dingle, but fans are convinced he won't end up being sent to prison