Emmerdale spoilers: The police come for Bear as the nightmare escalates | Soaps

Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) paid a visit to Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) in Emmerdale this evening, but he had quite a surprising request.

Beloved Bear has been spending time in a mental health unit to recover from the ordeal he suffered on the farm. He was so deeply traumatised, Bear knew in his heart that being admitted there was the right thing to do.

Shortly after Paddy returned home from dropping Bear off, he discussed the investigation into Ray Walters’ (Joe Absolom) murder. Paddy had managed to prevent Bear from getting re-arrested by taking him to the unit, but DS Walsh (Amanda Ryan) explained that once he’s discharged, he will go back to prison.

Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) and Dylan Penders (Fred Kettle) grew curious and suggested to Paddy that if Bear spends enough time in the unit, the CPS may deem him unfit for trial, and drop the charges.

This was the only thing on Paddy’s mind in tonight’s episode, as he headed to the hospital to see Bear.

The former pro-wrestler was looking a lot better than a few weeks ago. He was still sporting his beard of course, but the way Bear held himself was more than enough to confirm the therapy was really helping.

He explained this to Paddy, but he was puzzled when his son said that the doctors cannot find out about the brilliant progress Bear is making. Paddy told him that if he gets released, DS Walsh will soon arrive and then he’ll have to face a murder trial.

But Bear’s clear head meant that he could finally speak for himself and understand what he wants. He told Paddy that he’s not going to back down from a fight, before heading off for his next session.

Hours later, Bear was home. The family sadly didn’t have long together, as DS Walsh was back and ready to take Bear to the station.

Paddy, Mandy and Dylan were devastated, but Bear was ready to face his next battle.

Will this be one he ends up winning though?

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