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Charity and Sarah arrested over Dr Todd death in Emmerdale

Published 11 August 2026

Police have arrested Charity Dingle and Sarah Sugden on suspicion of murder following the death of Dr. Caitlin Todd in the village of Emmerdale. The arrests occurred on Tuesday, August 11, after officers were called to Charity's home, where Dr. Todd's body was discovered. The investigation is now underway, with the two women providing conflicting accounts under questioning.

The death stems from an incident in which Sarah pushed Dr. Todd, causing her to fall and hit her head. The confrontation occurred after Sarah learned that Dr. Todd had assaulted her grandmother, Charity. In an effort to protect Sarah, Charity has maintained a false confession, claiming she caused the doctor's death in self-defense. However, their coordinated story has begun to unravel during separate police interviews. Detectives have pointed out inconsistencies in their statements, particularly from Sarah, who has struggled to stick to the agreed-upon version of events.

The police investigation has cast a shadow over the village, with Jacob Sugden returning home to see a body bag being removed from Charity's house. He has since vowed to ask no further questions about the incident, though Sarah remains...

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