Emmerdale viewers have been sharing their theories on what happened to Charles Anderson, after the village vicar was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious on Monday night's episode. The shocking moment had many fans taking to Twitter trying to work out how the storyline would unfold.
Charles (Kevin Mathurin), who first joined the village in late 2020, was found lying on the church floor by his partner Manpreet (Rebecca Sarker) just moments after she had overheard him having a heated discussion with his daughter Naomi (Karene Peter). Manpreet watched on as Naomi stormed out of the building and after going in to check on her partner, Manpreet found Charles unconscious with an injury to his head, The Mirror reports.
Manpreet was followed into the church by former vicar turned local police officer Harriet Finch, and the paramedics quickly came to take Charles to the hospital. On seeing the emergency services arrive a shaken Naomi headed back to the church to see if he was ok, but was met by an upset Manpreet who was convinced Naomi was behind Charles' injuries.
Harriet questioned Naomi outside but was forced to arrest her on suspicion of assault. Later on Ethan, Charles' son, was standing alongside Manpreet in the hospital when she compared Naomi to being like Meena - her sister who was jailed earlier this year for numerous murders.
Fans were left divided by the incident, with some thinking Naomi could have been responsible but meanwhile others were claiming she was innocent. Some viewers referred back to Charles mentioning in numerous episodes about the church's dodgy electrics, which he had also been trying to fix moments before Naomi came in the church.
Taking to Twitter, Mike posted his theory: "I think Marcus might of hit Charles. It was mentioned at start of episode where Ethan asked Marcus to sort the church fuse box. Maybe he was already in the church? #Emmerdale". Brandon added: "He got electrocuted playing electrician! #Emmerdale."
Ian Eccles also asked: "Has Charles electrocuted himself? #emmerdale." Michelle Jones posted: "I doubt Naomi attacked Charles. It would be too obvious #emmerdale." Chris tweeted: "#Emmerdale so the fact that Charlie toolbox & the electric box were open in the church was of no importance."
Leanne White tweeted: "So Dr Manpreet hasn’t got good listening skills , you could hear the arguing , then Naomi leaves then you heard the bang , so clearly his daughter hasn’t done anything, Manpreet still isn’t over Meena #Emmerdale."
Grianne Doherty added: "What really happened Charles? Manpreet was very quick to point the finger given there's literally no evidence. Naomi's not Meena 2.0 (Hopefully) could of just as easy being some sorta electric fault or maye Charles is just ill & knocked himself out accidentally? #Emmerdale."
Shakey said: "Woahhh! Did Naomi just knock Charles out?! #Emmerdale." Ryan Glendenning added: "Naomi pretending she didn't do anything. It had to be her she was the only person there unless he collapsed. #Emmerdale."
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV and ITV Hub from 7.30pm.
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