Emmerdale's Liam Fox says 'I need this' as he breaks silence on Dan exit and says co-star is in 'perfect hands'
18.08.2023 - 09:01
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Emmerdale star Liam Fox has told fans 'I need this' as he was quick to break his silence on his official exit from the ITV soap. Fans suspected that the actor was leaving the soap as his character Dan Spencer faced prison time.
And during Thursday night's hour-long trip to the Dales (August 17), Dan's fate was confirmed. Last month, the mechanic was seen losing his temper with Amelia’s stalker Lloyd after previously ordering him to stay away. While at work at the garage, Dan saw Lloyd leave the church with Amelia before the pair embraced after having what later transpired to be an emotional heart-to-heart.
But as Lloyd goaded Dan, telling him he can't control Amelia and that he was probably going to see 'a lot more' of him, Dan snapped and punched him in the face. Viewers then watched as the victim fell in slow motion before he hit his head on a rock, knocking him out cold.
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After initially leaving the scene, with Cain and Mandy Dingle willing to help cover up his actions, Dan handed himself in to the police conducting enquiries outside his home. Lloyd was left in hospital fighting for his life and earlier this month, as Dan took to the stand and pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm (GBH), Lloyd was pronounced dead in hospital meaning Dan's charge would change, but his plea would remain.
Finding out his sentence, which he and his friends and family hoped would be lenient due to his previous good character and admission of guilt, the judge decided he had preempted his attack on Lloyd and decided to make an example of him. Even a heartfelt speech from Dan couldn't win the tough judge over and he was sentenced to eight years in
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