Emmerdale fans were left shocked earlier this week when Nicola King suffered a brutal attack, the shocking scenes, which saw Nicola end up in hospital, have left viewers wondering why Nicola fell victim to the assault.
Nicola King, played by actress Nicola Wheeler, was was set upon by by a gang of teens in a deserted carpark after enjoying a night out with half-sister Bernice Blackstock and Laurel Thomas.
One of the girls boldly asked her for booze before they got into a verbal sparring, he conversation soon turned ugly when more teenage girls turned up and cornered Nicola.