Tom King (James Chase) sank to devastating new lows in Emmerdale when he attacked wife Belle Dingle’s (Eden Taylor-Draper) beloved  pooch Piper.

Belle returned to the village this week after time away in Scotland, with Tom bombarding her with messages, pleased to have her back where he can keep an eye on her.

Lydia (Karen Blick) encouraged her to get out of the house and attend Sam’s (James Hooton) birthday gathering at The Woolie. Tom, who was present, was quick to approach her for a conversation.

Belle stood her ground, telling him she’d prefer if he didn’t attend her family’s celebrations.

Furious at her defence, he grabbed her wrist and began to threaten her. Suddenly, a wave of confidence flooded over her and she exploded, telling him to leave immediately.

Embarrassed that the rest of the Dingle clan overheard, he departed.

Furious that she wouldn’t accept the new car, Tom smashed up the GPS tracker and drove up to Wishing Well Cottage. Here he noticed innocent  doggy Piper, and drove the car towards her.

At the end of Friday’s (August 16) episode, he pretended he’d found her on the road, rushed her to the vets and said he’d do everything to help her.

Fans have been desperately concerned for Piper’s welfare but, unfortunately, it’s not looking good for the beloved pet.

The above preview clip – taken from Monday’s (August 19) edition of the ITV soap – sees Belle and Tom return to the village, evidently reeling from what’s happened.

The former couple stroll down Main Street discussing their loss, as Tom begins another fabricated act of being concerned for her mental health.

But as he begins to suggest moving in with her at Dale Head again, Belle suddenly has a moment of clarity – Tom was the one who ran down Piper.

‘It was you!’, she exclaims, ‘You’ve killed her!’.

Tom is left reeling, not having expected Belle to work out his involvement in the incident. The question is: will she be able to prove it? And will poor Piper get justice?

Tom King (James Chase) continued his reign of terror on Emmerdale as he stooped to a despicable low by harming Belle Dingle’s (Eden Taylor-Draper) beloved dog, Piper. Belle’s return to the village was met with unwelcome attention from Tom, who seemed eager to keep a close watch on her every move. Despite her attempts to stand up to him, Tom’s aggression escalated as he physically threatened her during Sam’s birthday celebration. The Dingle clan witnessed the disturbing scene unfold, leaving Belle with no choice but to demand Tom’s immediate departure.As tensions reached a boiling point, Tom’s true colors were revealed when he callously targeted Piper, causing serious harm to the innocent pet. The aftermath of this cruel act has left fans on edge, anxiously waiting to see if justice will be served for the beloved canine. Belle and Tom’s strained interactions only intensify as Belle uncovers the truth behind Piper’s tragic fate. Will she be able to expose Tom’s dark deeds and seek justice for Piper? The village of Emmerdale is bracing for the fallout of Tom’s latest despicable actions, and the repercussions are sure to be felt far and wide.Stay tuned as the gripping saga unfolds, revealing the depths of Tom’s villainy and the resilience of those who refuse to be silenced. Emmerdale’s residents are faced with difficult choices and uncertain futures as they navigate the aftermath of Tom’s destructive behaviour. The fight for justice is far from over, and the truth will eventually come to light, no matter how hard Tom tries to conceal his sinister motives. Join us as we uncover the twists and turns of this gripping storyline, and discover the true extent of Tom King’s reign of terror in Emmerdale. Our dedication to providing you with valuable insights and updates will continue, so be sure to follow our journey for more informative content and intriguing revelations.