Arrested Charity faces years in prison for ‘revenge murder’ of Dr Todd in Emmerdale

Charity Dingle could be facing years behind bars (Picture: ITV) As if Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) hasn’t had enough on her plate in recent weeks, the Emmerdale legend is now facing prison for a supposed revenge killing. However, as viewers will know, Charity is covering for someone else. Earlier this week, Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) walked in on Charity and Dr Caitlin Todd’s (Caroline Harker) final showdown, during which Charity branded the doctor a rapist. After the shock revelation, Sarah gave her a shove, and Todd hit her head on the way down. It didn’t take long for them to realise that Todd had stopped breathing, and despite Sarah’s resuscitation efforts, there was nothing they could do to bring her round. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. With Todd dead, Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) having walked in on the scene, and Sarah panicking, Charity took a huge risk and told the police that she had killed Todd. Sarah Sugden killed Dr Todd (Picture: ITV/YouTube) Serena helped them figure out a cover story before fleeing out the back door, leaving them to face the music in tonight’s episode. The stakes were high as both Sarah and Charity were taken in for questioning – Charity having been charged with murder and Sarah as a witness. Though they stuck to the story that Charity had pushed Todd away in self-defence, the detectives clearly weren’t buying it. Serena Sugden helped them work out a cover story (Picture: ITV) DS Ramsden (Chelsea Edge) left Charity horrified when she revealed her theory that Charity had killed Todd in revenge because the investigation into her rape hadn’t gone the way she’d hoped. As Charity grew more tired, hungry and frustrated, she demanded to know when her interrogation would be over, and felt deflated when DS Ramsden pointed out that they had a long way to go if they wanted to rule out a revenge killing. Deals of the Day Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The back-to-school hack that's helping parents avoid queues and sold-out sizes Could your hair be wavy rather than straight? This brand thinks so Could your star sign improve your skincare routine? This new beauty launch thinks so Best skincare for menopausal skin? This dermatologist-created treatment is tailored to you With Charity sticking to her story to protect Sarah, could she be risking spending the rest of her life behind bars? Arrow MORE: Emmerdale confirms Dr Todd’s killer as she suffers extremely violent death Arrow MORE: Emmerdale’s summer storyline spoilers for 2026 reveal death, stunt and iconic return Arrow MORE: Terrifying Emmerdale video shows final showdown between Charity and doomed Dr Todd The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.