Emmerdale's shock twist leaves fans heartbroken as murdered character returns in unannounced comeback

Dramatic scenes have been airing in Emmerdale this week as a previously 'missing' character has made a surprise return

But the tense scenes took a tragic turn on Wednesday night, leading to the exit of a beloved villager in the ITV soap

Viewers have been gripped by the dramatic storyline surrounding missing Liv Flaherty, who was murdered by Meena Jutla earlier this year.

In recent episodes, it was revealed that Liv's body had been found, leaving her family and friends devastated.

However, in a shock twist, it was revealed that Liv had been alive all along and had been held captive by Meena.

Meena had been using Liv as a pawn in her twisted game, and had been blackmailing her into silence.

But Liv's luck ran out on Wednesday night, when she was finally rescued by the police.

However, her freedom came at a cost, as Meena managed to escape and went on the run.

The episode ended with Liv being rushed to hospital, where she was reunited with her family.

But their joy was short-lived, as Liv's injuries were too severe and she died in hospital.

The tragic scenes left Emmerdale fans heartbroken, and many took to social media to express their sadness.

One fan wrote: "I'm so heartbroken that Liv is dead. She was such a lovely character."

Another fan said: "This is the saddest thing that's ever happened in Emmerdale. I can't believe Liv is gone."

Liv's death is a huge blow to Emmerdale, and it will be interesting to see how the soap deals with her absence in the coming weeks and months.