The peaceful village of Emmerdale suddenly exploded when Carl Holliday – a man considered “gentle and kind” – was arrested by the police in the middle of the night.

The reason: Carl was suspected of distributing sensitive images of Clemmie Reed, Dawn and Billy’s adopted daughter.

That evening, the flashing red and blue lights and sirens echoed throughout the small village.

Nicola and Jimmy King were stunned when the police entered the house and searched all the electronic devices.

Carl, his hands shaking, did not have time to react. Clemmie stood still in the corner of the room, tears streaming down, not daring to look at anyone.

The police said they had evidence that Carl had kept and shared private images of Clemmie – an act considered illegal. Nicola collapsed, Jimmy went crazy, and Carl just kept silent, bowing his head. “I didn’t mean to,” he said, but no one believed him.

In the chaos, Dawn ran to hug Clemmie: “You did nothing wrong, don’t be afraid.” But Clemmie sobbed: “Everyone will hate you.” Those words almost broke Dawn.

The news of Carl’s arrest spread quickly throughout the village. People talked, some angry, some sympathetic, but all were caught up in the storm of public opinion. Nicola shouted to the police: “Carl is a victim! He was framed!” – but to no avail.

The episode ended with Carl being escorted away in a flash of lights, Clemmie collapsed in her mother’s arms, and Jimmy standing in front of the door – his face full of humiliation and helplessness. One fateful night tore the King family apart.