Emmerdale aired tense scenes as Paul Ashdale's life remained on the line - or so his loved ones were led to believe. Mandy Dingle was rushing around trying to raise the ransom money, after threats from those holding her partner Paul hostage.
They wanted the money to pay off Paul's debts, demanding £4,000 by Wednesday afternoon. Mandy got as much money as she could, before heading off to meet with the culprits hoping to save her man from danger.
But there was a twist when Mandy didn't go alone, with others including son Vinny and cousin Sam Dingle in tow. Not only that but Mandy turned on the men wielding a bat, giving them the small amount of cash raised and telling them they would get no more.
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