Overview

• Robert struck John over the head with a wrench in a public confrontation, leaving him unconscious and rushed to hospital
• Medical staff have placed John in critical condition and his recovery outlook remains uncertain
• John’s hidden listening device captured Robert’s secret drug deal with Ray, giving him fresh leverage against his brother
• Robert has become ostracized in the village following the revelation of his involvement in a drug theft at Moira Dingle’s farm
• Aaron Dingle threatened Robert over the attack but is slated to urge him to stay in Emmerdale as they attempt a fragile reconciliation