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Charlotte Tutton

Emmerdale's Naomi's mystery past exposed: Secret family and Nicola's violent attack

Emmerdale is lining up dark scenes for newcomer Naomi Walters, following her arrival in the village and a recent confession.

As she continues to get to know her father Charles Anderson and brother Ethan, both of whom she did not know existed until this year, she's set to clash with another villager.

Things are heating up for her and new flame Nate Robinson, and she's secured herself a new job in the village café.

But scenes that have now aired have delved into her mystery past, and a recent incident she was involved in.

Here's everything we know about the character, and the latest twist in her story...

Who is Naomi Walters? What is her backstory?

Naomi is a new character on the ITV soap (ITV)

Naomi is a new character on the ITV soap who made her debut this year, while she was first mentioned in 2021.

She is the secret daughter of Charles Anderson and his ex-wife Esme, with Esme walking out on Charles years ago and not telling him she was pregnant.

Naomi didn't know about her relatives until Esme told her the truth, with the character having been adopted after Esme suffered with postnatal depression.

Esme reconnected with her daughter later on, and told her about her dad and her brother Ethan, while also telling them about her.

It wasn't until a few months ago that Charles tracked her down, revealed his identity and encouraged her to move to the village, where she now lives with her brother.

Did Naomi attack Nicola?

Upcoming scenes will see Naomi accused of being involved in Nicola King's recent attack (ITV)

Recent scenes have seen Naomi accused of being involved in Nicola King's recent attack.

Nicola was brutally beaten up and left bleeding on the floor of a car park earlier this year, after being attacked by a group of young girls.

She had made a sarcastic comment to one of the drunken girls, who then encouraged her group to taunt Nicola, before stealing her bag and her purse.

After knocking Nicola to the floor, she was brutally beaten as the others watched on and laughed.

Nicola, who suffered with her mental health in the wake of the attack, recognised Naomi's voice and her shoes from the day of the attack.

Since then, Naomi has confessed to being at the scene of the crime, but maintains she did not hurt Nicola - while she did watch the other girls carry out the assault.

Naomi claimed she was threatened to stay silent - but will she come forward to the police?

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.

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