Emmerdale Marlon faces desperate search for missing April while Jacob finds clue

Troubled teen April went missing on Christmas Day (Image: ITV)

Emmerdale's Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), is set for shocking revelations as his daughter April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan), remains missing. The young girl vanished on Christmas Day, leaving Marlon and Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) starting a desperate search.

In upcoming episodes, Marlon and Mary (Louise Jameson), continue their hunt for April but return home disheartened. They are soon joined by Anna, their family liaison officer, as secrets start to unravel from a distressed Marlon.

Marlon confesses that April was upset after discovering the truth about her mother's death, leading to a police search of their home. Meanwhile, Ross Barton, played by Mike Parr, feels guilty about April's disappearance and confides in Charity Dingle, portrayed by Emma Atkins, who encourages him to help find her.

In a shocking twist, Marlon and Rhona discover that money and some of April's belongings are missing from Smithy cottage, leading them to the horrifying conclusion - she planned to run away. The situation escalates when Anna reveals they have found contraceptive pills in April's room.

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Viewers will see Marlon on a desperate search for his daughter (Image: ITV)

Marlon is left heartbroken, feeling he has let April down as he gazes out of the window, unable to contain his emotions.

The next day, while putting up posters in the Woolpack, Marlon confronts Manpreet (Rebecca Sarker). As the villagers join the search, Marlon stumbles upon another clue - April's social media activity. But what will he find?

Meanwhile, viewers will see Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) starting his first day in A&E in a standalone episode. What could possibly go wrong?

Jacob is briefed by his supervisor Dr. Todd and soon finds himself dealing with the stress of an incoming stab victim. He recognises April's purse on the victim and panics, calling Marlon.

Jacob finds a clue to April's disappearance on his first day in A&E (Image: ITV) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email

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However, he is quickly reprimanded by Dr. Todd for informing the family about his discovery.

As Marlon and Rhona arrive at the hospital seeking information, Jacob watches on. The tension in the family room escalates as time passes without any updates on the victim's condition.

Jacob is left devastated when he witnesses a nurse delivering heartbreaking news to Marlon and Rhona. Amidst this, he is approached by a fellow medical student just as Charity rushes in with an intoxicated Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) who collapses.

Jacob quickly steps in to assist Sarah, but not without offering her some stern advice. In response, she later makes a confession.

Feeling overwhelmed, Jacob finds comfort in forming a bond with an elderly patient named Henry.

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Meanwhile, outside the hospital, Moira (Natalie Robb) and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) arrive for her appointment. Moira is taken aback upon spotting Jacob at the hospital.

They meet with the radiation oncologist to discuss the treatment plan, and Moira becomes emotional during her mask fitting.

At the hospital, Cain strikes up a conversation with Henry, an elderly patient who reminds him of his late father, leaving Moira distressed when Cain isn't immediately available post-procedure.

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Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.