Emmerdale aired another big moment in Belle and Tom King’s dark storyline on Wednesday evening as their special episode ended with a dramatic chase scene.

The couple’s disturbing relationship took centre stage in a special edition of the ITV soap, which focused entirely on their trip to a holiday cottage in Wales.

Earlier this week, Cain and Charity Dingle arrived at the remote Welsh property, as they were concerned over Belle and Tom’s abrupt departure from the village.

They were horrified to discover signs of a violent struggle, as the place had been trashed and there were blood smears on the walls.

Ominously, Belle and Tom were nowhere to be seen.

Wednesday’s Emmerdale episode put viewers in the picture, flashing back to Belle and Tom’s arrival at the holiday cottage four days earlier.

On face value, the couple were in high spirits at the start of the holiday, but Tom’s manipulative behaviour was never far from the surface.

The episode followed the events of four consecutive days, as Tom’s abuse, cruel put-downs and violent outbursts left Belle terrified. Tom continued to lock Belle inside whenever he was out, restricting her freedom.

Piper the dog was also targeted by Tom, who maliciously tied her up outside under the guise that she needed firmer training.

Belle’s ordeal came to a head when Tom informed her that he’d secured a permanent position as a vet in a location near to the holiday cottage.