John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) spies an opportunity in Emmerdale soon as he grows desperate to get rid of Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley).

A few days ago, John visited Robert in prison. He was feeling insecure about his relationship with Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) after discovering his partner was planning on visiting his ex.

John believed he had the ability to scare Robert away, but he did not count on the Sugden practically seeing right through him. Robert called John the ‘unwanted rut’ of the family and believed he was incredibly odd.

Watching John shake with rage, Robert concluded that he was going to do his upmost to get Aaron away from his new partner.

In upcoming episodes, Robert is causing problems after giving his sister a black eye. He attempts to readjust to life outside of prison by getting a trial at Caleb’s (William Ash) depot, but he’s pressured by John to end the employment.

Robert is disappointed and when he finds out that John interfered, he confronts him outside. The two brothers argue, and John is left even more determined to get rid of Robert after seeing Victoria’s black eye.

In an attempt to make Aaron jealous, Robert goes on a date later in the week, but he becomes even more troubled when he realises his ex isn’t bothered about his hook-up at all.

On his own at The Hide, Robert fails to spot his date drugging his drink. While Robert doesn’t realise what’s going on, John does, and he works out that this is the perfect opportunity to get rid.

John intervenes and throws an unconscious Robert in the back of his van. As he lies there, John prepares a syringe and debates whether or not he’s capable of killing his own brother.

The murderer doesn’t go through with the plan as later, Robert wakes up in the back of a van, with no memory of how he got there.

John’s perhaps playing a risky game letting Robert go, as there’s every chance his memory from this situation will return.