Victor Anderson flees Emmerdale after shock crime is exposed

CHARLES Anderson was convinced his father Victor would be up to no good when he reconnected with their family.

The Emmerdale vicar played by Kevin Mathurin is proven right next week as the criminal flees from the eponymous ITV village.

Victor (portrayed by Eddie Osei) was thrown behind bars after a robbery gone wrong.

Since his release, the criminal has worked hard to repair his broken bond with his family, more particularly with his estranged wife Claudette (Flo Wilson).

However, Charles has been less than impressed to see his parents slowly rekindle their romance, firmly convinced his father would end up disappointing his family again.

In scenes airing next week on ITV, he's finally proven right in his suspicions about Victor.

Coming up, Claudette and Victor have fully reconnected and Charles is not happy about it.

A triumphant Victor grins, he is happy to see his son irked.

When Charles confronts his father about worming his way into Claudette’s life, things get physical.

Claudette catches him in the act and immediately berates him with a slap.

Meanwhile, Charles' partner Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) meets with Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) and offers to return the necklace.

Viewers of the Yorkshire-based program will perhaps remember Jai spotted Manpreet's necklace and recognised it as a family heirloom shouldn't have given away.

The businessman asked his former stepmother to give it back and, despite her reluctance to do so, Manpreet agreed, feeling unsupported by Charles who has remained completely focused on catching his father out.

During their conversation, Jai encourages Manpreet to tell Charles how she is feeling.

Manpreet follows through with this but Charles becomes incandescent with rage when he figures out Victor has heard their row.

When Victor goads him, Charles is left more determined than ever to be rid of his father.

The following day, Charles implores Manpreet to give him another chance - but will she agree to it?

Things take yet another turn when Jai arrives to collect the necklace only to find out it's gone missing.

Manpreet is immediately suspicious of Victor but he's defensive when he gets accused.

Assured her husband is innocent, Claudette is horrified to find the necklace in Victor’s pocket.

Manpreet calls the police and, caught in a lie, Victor makes a hurried escape from the Dales.

PC Swirling questions Manpreet and Claudette on the theft and Charles is shocked to learn what has happened upon his return home.

Despite being shown Victor hasn't changed his way, Claudette decides to search for her husband - but will she find him?

Is Victor really responsible for the theft?

Or could Charles have framed him in an attempt to get rid of him for good?

Emmerdale airs weeknights from 7.30pm on ITV.