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Charlotte Tutton

Emmerdale death fallout sees Jacob Gallagher blamed for Leanna's brutal murder

Emmerdale airs heartbreaking scenes this week, as the village comes to terms with the death of Leanna Cavanagh.

The teenager, played by actress Mimi Slinger, was brutally murdered by evil Meena Jutla in scenes that aired last week.

She had uncovered her lies and her killer past, leading to Meena taking action to silence her.

After chasing her, she threw her off a bridge causing her to hit her head, before Meena stole her ring and left her to die after refusing to call for help.

Leanna's body was found on Friday, sending shockwaves in the village and leaving her friends and family heartbroken.

Emmerdale spoilers for this week confirm Liam Cavanagh lashes out over the death of his teen daughter Leanna (ITV)

But amid speculation over what happened to the young girl, this week her grieving father is told that the police do not think the death was suspicious.

It's not yet clear what they believe happened to her, after she was found laying against a rock beneath the bridge.

The news distresses Liam, and his girlfriend Leyla soon tells killer Meena what the police have said - unaware she is staring at the teen's killer.

Emmerdale airs heartbreaking scenes this week, as the village comes to terms with the death of Leanna Cavanagh (ITV)

Meena is secretly triumphant over the news, despite the fact she is hiding Leanna's ring which would obviously link her to the crime.

But she's even more pleased with herself when she sees Jacob Gallagher being blamed by Liam over Leanna's shocking death.

Jacob and pal Liv Flaherty, along with Gabby Thomas, decide to hold a memorial service for the late teen where she was found dead.

Liam blames Jacob for what happened to his daughter (ITV)

But when an angry Liam comes across it he lashes out at them, before ruining the display.

Turning to Liv and Jacob, the grief-stricken father blames them for what happened to his daughter leaving them devastated.

Meena watches on pleased to remain undetected, while she relishes in the drama unfolding in front of her - which she has caused.

It comes amid speculation from viewers that Meena might end up framing Jacob for the death to get rid of him, with her hiding the engagement ring he gave to ex Leanna.

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.

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