ITV Emmerdale villain Tom King set to continue his reign of terror even from prison

Emmerdale's villain Tom King, portrayed by James Chase, is set to persist with his menacing antics in forthcoming episodes even though he's been charged with abusing Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and landed behind bars.

This evil vet was arrested again and faced charges after fresh evidence surfaced, which confirmed his mistreatment of his spouse Belle.

Earlier this year, Belle had gone to the authorities to report Tom for his aggressive and manipulative ways, yet the case hit a standstill due to insufficient proof.

However, the tide turned when officers were finally granted access to condemning records on Tom's iPad, which he'd earlier tried in vain to eliminate. This documented proof was decisive in pressing charges against Tom, as it corroborated Belle's consistent allegations.

While Tom's current partner Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell) listened, the detective informed Belle: "Thomas King has been charged with coercive controlling behaviour and assault against you", reports Leeds Live.

Even after the police update, Tom managed to find his way back to the village to wait for his trial. He sought one final confrontation with Belle before attempting an escape abroad, yet the constabulary nabbed him at the ferry terminal, resulting in his custody remand.

While now confined to prison, Tom's harassment shows no signs of slowing down as he sets his sights on Angelica King (Rebecca Bakes) for a plot against Belle.

Upcoming episodes will see Angelica, freshly out of a youth detention centre, trying to reach out to her cousin who is incarcerated, only to be captivated by Tom's cunning allure and sweet talk.

In a concerning turn of events, she quickly adopts his anti-Belle stance and is swept away by his manipulative