Emmerdale spoilers: Tom claims he’s been attacked as Jimmy stands by his nephew

In Emmerdale spoilers next week, Tom claims that someone attacked him. And, as his position in the village grows ever more controversial, uncle Jimmy continues to maintain his nephew’s innocence. But is Tom telling the truth about his attack?

This comes as Tom struggles to convince his fellow villagers of his innocence – with Nicola becoming increasingly convinced that he’s a danger to the kids. And, as Jimmy continues to stand by his nephew, Nicola makes a big decision.

Can she make Jimmy see the truth about Tom?

Read our Emmerdale spoilers for this storyline in full below.

Emmerdale spoilers

Jimmy stands by Tom after mystery ‘attack’

Laurel is shocked when she finds Tom outside the church, battered and bloodied. He claims to have been beaten up, but refuses to go to A&E or visit the police station.

Worried for his nephew’s safety, any doubts Jimmy may have had disappear – and he reassures Tom of his support. Fuming over Tom’s supposed victimisation, Jimmy accuses Sam of attacking Tom.

But is Tom telling the truth about his attack?

Tom loses his cool in Emmerdale spoilers

The next day, Tom is horrified when he sees that the ‘Guy’ being thrown on the village bonfire looks just like him. It’s a tense atmosphere at the  bonfire as the villagers gather to watch the ‘Guy’ burn.

With Tom fuming, each of the Dingles claim to have been responsible for making the effigy. Intimidated, Tom takes his frustrations out on Amelia. How will she react at seeing Tom’s true colours?

Nicola makes a decision

Meanwhile, Nicola tells Jimmy that she and the children will be moving out until Tom leaves. How will Jimmy react?