Emmerdale’s Matty Barton faces imminent danger in prison following a troubling new development. Currently incarcerated after being accused of stabbing Samson Dingle, Matty finds himself in a precarious situation next week when he gets a new cellmate.

Viewers are aware that Matty was merely holding the knife when Samson’s new acquaintance and tormentor, Josh, pushed Samson into harm’s way. Despite this, Matty’s predicament worsens as he adjusts to life behind bars.

In the upcoming episodes, Kane desperately attempts to support Matty, who adamantly refuses visits from his wife, Amy. However, their phone conversation next week proves tense yet valuable as they navigate their strained relationship amid Matty’s confinement. However, upon returning to his cell, Matty discovers a new cellmate, Les, has been assigned to him.

Les’s unsettling demeanor and provocative remarks immediately unsettle Matty, leaving him deeply anxious for his safety. Even a visit from Kane offers little comfort as he advises Matty to defend himself by any means necessary, including resorting to violence if required. This leaves Matty grappling with difficult decisions and the looming threat within prison walls.

Actress Natalie J. Robb, who portrays Moira Dingle, hinted at the dire situation, expressing Moira’s desperation to exonerate her son. Moira firmly believes in Matty’s innocence, insisting that his gentle nature contradicts the accusations leveled against him. Frustrated by the village’s bias towards Samson’s side of the story, Moira is determined to clear Matty’s name and secure his release.

As Emmerdale unfolds this gripping storyline, tensions rise as Moira races against time to uncover the truth and protect her son from the perils of prison life. Stay tuned as Matty’s fate hangs in the balance amidst the escalating drama in Emmerdale