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EMMERDALE fans have flocked in their hundreds to complain to watchdog Ofcom after going too far in their latest killer storyline. Fans watched on in horror as Tom King (James Chase) prepared to poison the beloved family dog, Piper. 4 Tom King's latest vile plan has riled up Emmerdale fans Credit: ITV 4 Tom wants Belle away from the health facility and back under his control Credit: ITV With his wife Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) taking time in a mental health facility as a result of his controlling and abusive behaviour, Tom came up with a plan to get her to see him.

Petting the family dog, viewers watched on as he loomed over the adorable family pet with a syringe in his hand. He then bitterly said: "Don't worry, this is going to hurt me more than it hurts you..



. then again, maybe not." The cameras cut away as the pup started whimpering.

Viewers were so distressed at the idea of the pet coming to harm, show bosses had to clarify the dog was OK on X (formerly Twitter) . "These scenes can be distressing to watch, but we want to remind you that Minnie (AKA Piper) is a very good actor and is always living her best life on set! "We can confirm that no harm has come to her whatsoever" Nevertheless, the scenes resulted 313 complaints sent to watchdog Ofcom. Most read in Soaps HIGH PRAISE Rangers told they are signing a Premier League player in Jose Cordoba NEVER GIVE IN Neil Lennon’s ex in online rant after former Celtic boss wins legal battle 'WHERE ARE YOU GOING?' Adam Idah drops .

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