Emmerdale has featured various format-breaking episodes throughout Tom and Belle's storyline and the conclusion to the plot will be no exception. Show bosses have announced that a special hour-long episode will air in December, featuring real-life voices of domestic abuse survivors.

Emmerdale villain Tom King has finally been arrested - but fans are convinced he is not getting sent to prison. The soap baddie, played by James Chase, has caused plenty of drama in the last year. Fans will recall how he abused his wife Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) for months.

EMMERDALE fans have broken down in tears of relief after the police finally charged Tom King for abusing wife Belle Dingle. The vet – who is played by actor James Chase in the ITV soap

Belle Dingle ( Eden Taylor-Draper) played a blinder in Emmerdale as she triumphed over Tom King ( James Chase ), scuppering his plan to abscond by notifying the police of his whereabouts. Tom, as viewers know, abused Belle throughout the duration of their marriage, gaslighting her and controlling her every move.

Emmerdale fans are convinced that Tom King, who was arrested, will not end up being sent to prison as they predict an epic twist

On Thursday night's episode, which is available now on ITV X, viewers will no doubt be in shock at how Belle finally overcomes her fears of Tom King and pulls an ultimate power mo

Emmerdale fans are convinced that Tom King will not be sent to prison after he was arrested for his vile abuse of Belle Dingle

Tom was taken aback and desperately tried to regain control of the narrative, claiming he could explain everything. DS Foy, however, took him away to be charged – just as Jimmy arrived to witness it.

EMMERDALE takes a dark turn as Tom King breaks into ex-wife Belle Dingle’s home and steals her belongings in a shocking and manipulative move. After bravely exposing Tom King’s abusive

As well as finally getting the result audiences have been waiting for, one other highlight for many viewers was that Belle was told by PC Foy in front of Amelia, Tom's former partner who had been by his side during the investigation until today where she realised his true nature when he stole and gave her Belle's jumper.

Emmerdale's Tom King has been charged with the abuse of his wife Belle Dingle, but fans are convinced he won't end up being sent to prison