In the latest episode of Emmerdale on Thursday night, David Metcalfe was seen continuing with his insurance scam but it was his quick diagnosis of whiplash that left many viewers baffled. The shop owner has continued to experience money troubles and despite recently accepting a cash injection from Brenda is still struggling with his debts.
The character opened up to his father last month about his financial difficulties following the pandemic, Liverpool Echo reports. After looking over his books, Eric Pollard was adamant his son needed to sell, but David has been determined to keep his shop in business.
Earlier this week, David set up a delivery service to help with his sales, but things turned sour when he was involved in a collision with Nicola King outside The Woolpack. After asking Nicola if he could borrow a van from the haulage company but not getting anywhere, he has since feigned a neck injury in a bid to claim compensation after the car crash.
