MATTY Barton is given a terrifying warning as he's sent to prison in Emmerdale after a shock betrayal. This week on the ITV soap, Matty clashed with Samson Dingle's new friend, Josh. 3 Matty Barton is given a terrifying warning as he's sent to prison in Emmerdale after a shock betrayal Credit: ITV 3 Matty clashed with Samson Dingle's new friend, Josh 3 Samson Dingle ended up stabbed during Thursday's episode Outside HOP, Josh started dead-naming Matty and headed back inside to teach him a lesson, while Samson followed despite his misgivings.
The situation between Josh and Matty grew increasingly hostile for Matty, until Josh started threatening him to give up the money in the till. The stand-off escalated and Josh shoved Samson into Matty, causing him to be stabbed by the knife that Matty was holding. With Samson bleeding out, Josh stood back and accused Matty of coming at them with the knife.
Matty was stunned to realise the narrative had been turned and panicked about what the consequences might be for him. In upcoming Emmerdale scenes, Moira comforts worried Matty at Keepers Cottage, while Samson faces accusations from Cain who demands he tells the truth. Matty confronts Samson, hoping to convince him to tell the truth.
Matty is hopeful he’s got through to Samson but he’s left panicked when later, PC Swirling informs Matty that Samson has contacted the police accusing Matty of putting pressure on him. Matty angrily confronts Samson leading to a confrontation between th.
