In recent episodes of Emmerdale, Lydia Dingle, played by Karen Blick, was raped by her former flame, Craig Reed, in their work office. The storyline has been exploring Lydias struggle in the aftermath of the assault and the impact it has on her life.
After the assault, Lydia fled and later found herself at the police station, where she requested to speak with a female officer and broke down in tears. The show has been highlighting the emotional and psychological toll of the assault on Lydia, as she feels isolated in her trauma.
In subsequent scenes, Lydia confronts Craig Reed, calling out his actions as sexual assault. The storyline is expected to continue exploring Lydia's struggle and the support she receives from her loved ones as she tries to cope with the aftermath of the assault.
