Emmerdale: Dan faces an uncertain future after Lloyd punch

Emmerdale’s Dan Spencer faces the prospect of a life behind bars after a single punch leaves daughter Amelia’s stalker fighting for his life. 

In Wednesday’s episode, Lloyd (Matt Sutton) is left with serious injuries after Dan (Liam Fox) lands a blow during a ‘moment of madness’. 

Dan loses his temper after confronting Lloyd about stalking his daughter, but now he finds himself in a police cell awaiting an uncertain future. 

Amelia was stalked by Lloyd, who had sent her creepy comments online after she tried to make a name for herself on social media. 

After Lloyd turned up to the salon and sent a note to her house, the worried hairdresser was confided in her father.

Punch: In Wednesday’s episode, Lloyd (Matt Sutton) is left with serious injuries after Dan (Liam Fox) lands a blow during a ‘moment of madness’

Wednesday’s episode sees a protective Dan try to take the law into his own hands and warn Lloyd off his daughter.

His action lead to drastic consequences for both him and Lloyd.  

Actor Liam has described the storyline as the ‘best’ one he has had, as the soap explores how one punch has the potential to kill. 

He said: ‘This storyline is the best I’ve been a part of in all my time in Emmerdale. 

‘When it was first discussed with me, I just knew it was going to be something special. The producers have absolutely come up trumps with a story that really does mean something. 

‘So many of us have been in a situation where we could be put in the same position as Dan. 

‘Who wouldn’t want to protect their daughter from unwanted attention? Every day of the week somebody somewhere may strike out to hit someone not knowing what that punch could lead to. 

Scary: Amelia was stalked by Lloyd, who had sent her creepy comments online. She became alarmed after he turned up at the salon

Blow: Dan loses his temper after confronting Lloyd about stalking his daughter, but now finds himself in a police cell awaiting an uncertain future

Life behind bars? Dan now faces an anxious wait in a police cell after being arrested 

‘I just hope we’ve portrayed the story in a way that realistically shows the pain that can be felt on all sides.’ 

Emmerdale Producer Laura Shaw said: ‘We want to show the stark reality and devastating impact one punch can have. In a moment of madness, Dan’s world will be turned upside down. 

‘His actions could cost him his freedom and more tragically could cost Lloyd his life. 

‘As the story unfolds, we’ll see Dan battle with the guilt of what he’s done and the impact this one violent act has on his family, friends and the wider community.’

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.