ITV Emmerdale spoilers reveal dark Tom King twist as he stalks wife Belle Dingle amid abuse

Emmerdale’s Tom King goes to dark lengths next week to control his wife Belle Dingle, amid the soap’s new abuse storyline.

The couple, who wed earlier this year, have been on the rocks recently with Tom manipulating and being cruel towards his wife. Belle has stood up for herself against some of his behaviour, but she doesn’t appear to be aware of the extent of his antics, or his plan for her.

It’s clear to viewers that Tom is isolating Belle and trying to gain complete control over her, and this is set to continue. With him making her doubt herself and her abilities, he recently grew frustrated when his plan to sabotage her new business venture and have her rely on him did not go to plan.

While it was made to seem like an accident caused by one of Tom’s young cousins, there was an incident with a milkshake being spilled over Belle’s laptop, costing her her important work proposal, that could have been him punishing her for not following what he wanted. Other instances have seen her almost turn down work after he made her believe it wasn’t right for her, before he acted like he didn’t know what she was talking about.

He’s also critiqued her appearance and her attempts to get intimate with him, and even how she does the household chores. Tom has increased his vile behaviour towards Belle in recent weeks, amid the show confirming they would explore coercive control and abuse with the couple.

Spoilers for next week reveal there are two shifts in Tom’s plan for Belle, both to control her. One is darker than the other, but both are pretty twisted amid his attempts to keep Belle isolated and reliant on him.

Spoilers reveal Tom begins stalking Belle, tracking her whereabouts at all times via an app. He plans to keep surveillance on her whenever she’s not at home, no doubt checking up on her while also trying to control her further.

He then brings home a rescue puppy, telling Belle he wants them to raise the puppy. But it’s clear the is planning on Belle ditching her job so that she can stay at home and care for the dog, while he continues with work.

Belle refuses, telling Tom she’s not prepared to leave her job at a time where she’s trying to get her venture, and her opportunities with Suzy and Leyla, off the ground. Tom is visibly furious and will no doubt make Belle feel guilty about it all, but will he tell her his annoyance or will he find away to get what he wants?