Emmerdale's Dingle family plot dramatic escape for Liv Flaherty

Emmerdale spoilers follow.

The Dingle family will plot a prison escape for Liv Flaherty in upcoming Emmerdale scenes.

While the Dingles now know Meena Jutla was responsible for killing Ben, they face a burden of proof to get Liv free because Meena has fled the village.

The other person who heard Meena's confession, her sister Manpreet Sharma, remains unconscious in hospital after being accidentally hit by Charles's car in the aftermath of her and Vinny's escape.

In scenes airing next week, Vinny has to break the news to Liv during a prison visit that she'll have to stay put unless Manpreet wakes up and is able to confirm Meena's confession.

Liv is crushed to hear she might not be freed, so she once again turns to cellmate Mel for some alcohol – but a furious Mel refuses to get involved with her this time.

Viewers will later flash to a horrific scene of Liv beaten and bruised in her cell after angering Mel, while Mandy has to comfort Vinny on the outside over the whole ordeal.

Vinny visits Liv in the prison hospital as she recovers the next day where she admits she feels shame over trying to get some alcohol during a rough moment.

Once he's back in the village, Vinny has to report back to his concerned family that Liv may be at her lowest ebb having her chance at freedom snatched from her.

Mandy is so determined to make things right that she comes up with a plan to actually bust Liv out. Vinny is horrified when Marlon reveals to him the rest of the family have got on board the plan to free Liv at any cost.

Vinny confides in Laurel Thomas over his fears about Liv's statement of mind, so she has to make a decision over whether she wants to get involved.

Meanwhile, will the Dingles actually break Liv out of prison?

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.

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