DS Thea Ramsden’s dark side exposed in Emmerdale – and Sarah is the target

Her true nature revealed (Picture: ITV/Metro) DS Thea Ramsden (Chelsea Edge) risked her future for Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) in Emmerdale, and the copper has now made it clear that she’s going to pay. Earlier this week, Sarah learnt about Thea’s friendship with Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy), and how the detective has known for ages what really happened to Doctor Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker). Sarah used this to her advantage and told Thea to get Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) out of prison, or she’d tell her bosses about how she has covered up the truth about the surgeon’s death. Thea had no choice but to do as Sarah asked. After tampering with some evidence, Ramsden told her boss DI Roberts (Isobel Middleton) that an interview file had become corrupted and was no long able to be used. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Roberts was disappointed and told Thea that she isn’t sure if the CPS will take the case seriously anymore. It was confirmed in today’s episode of the ITV soap that the case against Charity wasn’t strong enough, which meant she was allowed to go home. Charity made an effort to have a quiet conversation with Sarah about everything that’s happened between them. Sadly, Sarah confirmed that she has no intention of forgiving Charity for the lies about baby Leyla, which devastated her. Charity was released from prison (Picture: ITV) Thea risked her job just to free Charity (Picture: ITV) Later that day, Thea visited the shop to issue a warning to Sarah. She made it clear that even though Charity is home, the situation isn’t over. The detective told Sarah that in the future, there will come a point where she asks her to do something. Thea stated that no matter the cost, Sarah will say yes and do what she wants because she owes her now. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. It was a very dark warning. Deals of the Day Kurt Geiger's new Notting Hill collection is a love letter to London's chaotic weather I’ve found the Hoover gadget that could make cleaning your floors so much easier I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 What exactly will Sarah have to do for Thea? Arrow MORE: New Charity nightmare and Sadie caught as Emmerdale spoilers confirm what happens next Arrow MORE: Bloodthirsty Thea exacts the next stage in her plan to obliterate mum Kim in Emmerdale Arrow MORE: All the Emmerdale cast returns, exits and new arrivals in 2026 The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.