The villain has been abusing his wife Belle for months, and after she separated from him, hatched a new evil plan to get her back under his thumb.

In a recent episode of the soap, Tom was seen driving at full speed towards Belle’s dog Piper as he came across the furball on the street.

He then got out of the car and faked shock as Belle came out of the pub just to see her beloved pooch bleeding out by the side of the road.

Tom ran to grab Piper and take her to the vet, pretending that him running her over was accidental.

Viewers were left furious and said they were switching Emmerdale off after the sickening scenes aired.

As a preview clip for tonight’s episode of the soap has dropped, it’s clear they have even more to be angry about as it seems Piper did not survive the attack.