ITV Emmerdale fans demand 'justice' in Anthony's death amid plea to 'face consequences'

Some Emmerdale fans have been expressing their views on how the ITV soap have handled villain Anthony Fox's departure as they asked for "justice" instead of him being killed off.

Anthony is set to meet a gruesome end after his historical abuse towards daughter Ruby came to light in recent episodes. In Monday night's (20th January) episode, Anthony was led to Caleb's car after he promised to drop him off at the depot to meet with Steph and concealing a gun behind his back. However, the soap teased fans by sharing a flashforward of Anthony's body lay lifeless on the floor with his own blood surrounding him.

The newest villain to grace the village first appeared in 2024 as Ruby's estranged-father who had a close bond with her daughter Steph. As Ruby and Steph's relationship grew even more tense, Anthony meddled with the pair putting thoughts into Steph's head that Ruby was a "fantasist" and liked to make things up.

As the week continues, there will be various murder suspects for the death of Anthony including son-in-law Caleb who became furious with Anthony after learning that he is Steph's actual biological father. As Caleb lures Anthony to a secluded barn to confront him, does he go one step too far and end up killing him?

In light of this storyline, fans aren't too pleased that this is how Anthony will be leaving the Dales. Taking to social media to voice their concerns, many fans discussed how they wish that the soap would have had him sent to trial and therefore sentenced instead of his murder.

On Instagram, @suzannedavs wrote: "He should have been arrested, and sent to prison for historical sex offences, not more violence! They have brought up child abuse which is a good thing, but then just ruined it!" @ginamayo1