Emmerdale spoilers follow from Friday's episode (January 31).
The following article contains discussion of sexual misconduct.
Emmerdale's Chas Dingle has issued a dark warning over the cover-up of Anthony Fox's death.
In last night episode, Anthony's real killer was revealed after Ruby Fox-Miligan admitted she was responsible for her father's death. Ruby and Caleb Miligan planned to remove the body but returned to find Aaron Dingle and his boyfriend John Sugden had already disposed of it.
Aaron – who thought he had killed Anthony – was furious at the revelation and the argument was overheard by Chas who demanded answers.
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Tonight's episode saw the walls closing in on Chas, Caleb, Ruby, John and Aaron as they frantically continued their cover-up. Ruby and Caleb were visited by the police who informed them about Laurel attacking Anthony.
"Ms Thomas said she assaulted your father because she was defending her friend," the officer told Ruby. "We've also been told her friend wrongly thought Anthony was a risk to her daughter."
Later, Ruby told Steph about the assault and informed her it was self-defence as Anthony had attacked Nicola. "They were scared because they thought Grandad was a child abuser and he was tutoring her daughter," said Ruby.
"I know he is capable of violence," she added, before revealing that Anthony used to beat her and her mum when she was a child. However, Steph was reluctant to believe the accusation and left the room.
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Meanwhile, after hearing about the suspected abuse, Marlon feared Anthony was connected to April's disappearance. "What if he befriended April, got her on her own... or something worse?" he said.
Stressed Marlon questioned Laurel, Nicola and Chas about Anthony's "dodgy" departure and said he was going to the police, but Caleb talked him out it.
At The Woolpack, Chas issued a warning to Caleb about the cover-up, telling him that Aaron was her priority. "The whole thing's a house of cards, Caleb. Today proves it. One wrong word and the whole thing crumbles."
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
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If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information from Rape Crisis England and Wales, which works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, on its website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
