Emmerdale’s Dan Spencer teeters on becoming a killer in shock new storyline, reveals soap boss

DAN Spencer will be left shocked on Emmerdale when one punch could change the course of his life.

The ITV soap opera will be exploring a new storyline with Dan, played by actor Liam Fox, at the very forefront.

In scenes set to air tonight, Dan's temper toward Amelia's stalker Lloyd is set to boil over.

Viewers have watched on as Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell) realised that one of her subscribers to her beauty social media account was not who she thought they were.

Lloyd, played by Matt Sutton, has refused to leave Amelia alone and has insisted that if he throws more and more money at her that they can build up a friendship.

Furious that his daughter has been targeted by the sinister individual, Dan has already had rows and made threats toward Lloyd.

It looks as though a warning from the police is also not enough to deter Dan from crossing the line any further as tonight he and Lloyd will come to blows.

In an angry and heated confrontation, Dan punches Lloyd one time and it soon transpires that Dan has done some serious damage.

Lloyd will be left fighting for his life with mounting uncertainty as to whether he will survive.

It will leave Dan fearing for his own life as he contemplates a life behind bars away from his family.

Speaking of the new shock story, 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.”

Actor Liam added of the plot: “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.

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