Emmerdale’s Sam attacks Cain after shocking act that will rip the Dingles to bits

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The world feels like an unstable place to be when the Dingles are no longer united in Emmerdale. Decades, this family has presided over the Dales – their strong bond unrivalled by any other family, there is nothing they wouldn’t do for each other, no law they wouldn’t break. And yet, this family is about to implode. The very fabric of the universe will crumble if the Dingles dissolve. And the person to destroy them all? Tom King (James Chase). It’s been on the cards since Samson’s (Sam Hall) return was announced and Moira (Natalie J Robb) attempted to get the family to pick sides. It was a stupid move, yet Cain (Jeff Hordley) endorsed it. Since then, the cracks have been showing, but Cain pulls an unforgivable stunt that could divide the family forever. Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) receives a thinly veiled threat in the form of a wreath of dead flowers. Cain believes it was her abusive ex Tom who sent it, so he confronts him. Shortly afterwards, Charles Anderson (Kevin Mathurin) arrives at the Dingles to tell them that Tom has been badly beaten, and Cain wastes no time in confessing that he organised the attack. Belle is furious, but there’s further news to upset the family – Samson is no longer being released. It transpires Cain pressured him into attacking Tom, and now he’s facing fresh charges. Belle Dingle is left to pick up the pieces (Picture: ITV) A usually meek and mild Sam (James Hooton) loses it, accusing Cain of not caring about his nephew. Their argument escalates, because of course Cain doesn’t think he did anything wrong, and Sam wallops him. Cain storms off as Sam is left sobbing. Speaking of the damage this does to the once unbreakable family, Eden Taylor-Draper tells Metro: ‘It kind of slashes them down the middle because Moira and Lydia are butting heads, because Matty is Moira’s son and there’s all of that with Samson. ‘Sam and Cain are blown apart and Belle is so angry yet trying to keep them together. She doesn’t want Tom to come between them any more than he has in the past. So, she’s trying to build bridges, but she’s still furious at Cain. It’s a horrible environment at the Dingles’. Samson’s homecoming is scuppered (Picture: ITV) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. The brothers’ relationship is in tatters when Sam gets the devastating call that Samson is looking at a long stretch inside for what he’s done. And now Belle has good reason to be paranoid that Tom might come after her. When Sam arrives home, he insists that Cain and Moira move out and Cain pushes the decision on Belle. She snaps – their petty little boy fight is no match for her facing her abusive ex. Deals of the Day Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in We're adding this discounted NEOM gift set straight to basket Want an LED face mask for less? This Black Friday deal could save you hundreds This teeth whitening sale could save you up to 64% before Black Friday These Simba Black Friday deals are too good for tired shoppers to ignore Feeling afraid of Tom’s retribution, Belle stuns the family by announcing she’s going to visit him, and it’s all thanks to them. Cain and Sam are left feeling ashamed. Is this it for the Dingles? Arrow MORE: Emmerdale’s Belle comes face to face with abuser Tom in hospital showdown Arrow MORE: Bad news for Emmerdale fans after Tom King return as spoilers reveal what happens next Arrow MORE: Emmerdale’s Tom takes sick pleasure in Cain’s cancer and he’s left murderous The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.