Emmerdale fans will witness terrifying scenes this year, as the ITV soap tackles a horrifying abduction storyline - with lives tipped to "change forever".
While details are being kept under wraps, it has been confirmed it will concern two separate families. Nicola and Jimmy King will become caught up in Mandy Dingle and Paul Ashdale's looming storyline.
Emmerdale's series producer Laura Shaw teased all, with Jimmy's son Carl going missing. Nicola and Jimmy will be "frantic" as the youngster disappears - unaware that they are being watched prior to the incident.
Everyone will be left asking who has taken the child, as the news tests the family - with it also thought to be linked to Mandy and Paul.
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