Emmerdale viewers have been left fuming at Eric as he decides to report his long-time friend Sam to the police.
Sam has been struggling financially, especially after Dan urged the family to help out Amelia Spencer, the mother of his grandchild.
He also has no idea that his own son Samson has blackmailed Noah into giving him £2,000 to stay away from Amelia and baby Esther.
READ MROE: Emmerdale's Peter Martin's real life and playing character Len Reynolds
Last night Eric caught Sam trying to steal nappies from the shop and as he tried to run away, he was tackled outside.
During tonight’s episode of the ITV soap Sam was left worried as he is now in trouble with the police. In an attempt to smooth things over he paid Eric and David a visit and apologised for the misunderstanding but Eric was having none of it as he lashed out at his pal.
Eric insisted that Sam has ruined their 30-year friendship and he will be going ahead with the police report. Viewers watching at home were left fuming with Eric as they claimed he should forgive Sam because they have been friends for many years.
@RyanTheSoapking Tweeted: “ I feel sorry for Sam. He is struggling financially and knocked over Eric by accident. Eric should cut Sam some slack #Emmerdale."
You can take on our 'Which Emmerdale Dingle character are you?' personality quiz below. You can also access the quiz here
@MeeshyJay wrote: “Poor Sam resorting to nicking nappies from David’s c***py little shop while his vile son extorts two grand from Noah and spends it on a new phone for himself #Emmerdale.”
@penniless_poet said: “What is Eric on about? If Sam is an old friend why is he so keen to put him in prison? He's got a funny idea about what friendship is! #Emmerdale.”
@trevorsbrady commented: “Eric is being very dramatic all Sam did was steal nappies #Emmerdale.” While @itzzzo_ added: “If he is such an old friend wouldn't Eric consider dropping the charges against Sam #Emmerdale.”
Read next:
- Line of Duty return delayed as star signs up to US TV show instead
- Emmerdale viewers slam 'ridiculous storyline' after 'fake' B&B death
- Police search for West Yorkshire man who vanished while camping with his dog
- Bill Turnbull honoured by annual prize for Cambridge University medical students
- Unemployed Leeds man 'struggling' to find somewhere to live even though he's 'privileged'
