In the latest Emmerdale spoiler footage, Amy Barton visits her husband Matty at his hospital bedside. Matty has shocking news for Amy, who is still guilt-ridden over his recent beating in prison. Samson Dingle falsely accused Matty of stabbing him, leading to Matty’s wrongful imprisonment. The audience knows the stabbing was unintentional, a result of Josh, Samson’s malicious friend, pushing him toward Matty, who held a kitchen knife.

Matty feared for his life in prison, aware that his transgender identity might make him a target for violence. His fears were somewhat eased when he discovered his cellmate, Les, was trustworthy and supportive. However, Amy’s mistaken belief that a new prisoner was Les led to her inadvertently revealing Matty’s transgender status to Robo, a notorious transphobe.

Matty’s realization that Robo was aware of his identity only came after a brutal beating. Feeling responsible for Matty’s injuries, Amy expressed deep guilt for her mistake. She promised Matty that she would never forgive herself, although Matty knew she wasn’t to blame. In reality, Les had attacked Matty at his own request to get him to the hospital and away from other inmates, as Les was about to be released.

When Amy learns the truth about Les’s involvement, she is left reeling. Matty, struggling to explain his desperate actions, reveals his injuries were a ploy to ensure his safety. The audience was stunned to learn of Matty’s severe off-screen abuse, deepening the already complex storyline.

Matty’s wrongful imprisonment stemmed from Josh’s false accusation, leading to a tense narrative where Matty faced prejudice and violence in prison. During the episode aired on July 9, 2024, viewers saw Matty encounter Robo, who unleashed transphobic abuse after learning about Matty’s identity from Amy. The emotional turmoil escalated when Moira received a distressing call about Matty’s condition.

Fans were perplexed by the lack of footage showing Matty’s attack, with some expressing relief at not having to witness the violence. The dramatic conclusion saw Matty revealing the attack was a setup orchestrated with Les to ensure his safety. While some viewers remained skeptical, many praised the storyline’s unexpected twists and Les’s protective role.