Emmerdale’s Arthur Thomas is “getting just like his dad” Ashley after knocking out his mum Laurel.

Arthur, played by Alfie Clarke, shoved his mum, sending her flying into the staircase on tonight’s episode of the ITV soap opera. Laurel, played by Charlotte Bellamy, got into a heated argument with her son after he took exception to her involving herself in Bear Wolf’s business.

Bear was lamenting the death of drug dealer Ray after he’d killed him. Fans have compared Arthur to his farther who physically and emotionally abused Sandy, his own father, and Arthur’s grandad.

@mishybabez_ said: “Arthur needs to drop the attitude he’s getting just like his dad when Ashley abused Sandy years ago.”

@oliviarose18xx said: “Why has Arthur been given a complete personality transplant?” While @ThisisTVExtra said: “Omg Poor Laurel. Arthur Has Turned vicious towards Laurel.”

And @SouthernCazza1 said: “Vile brat. I bet that Laurel frequently wishes that Ashley hadn’t given his DNA. Then the gowing problem of Angry Arthur could’ve stayed with Greg and Mel.” While @Dbella91 said: “Think Greg and Melanie #ClassicEmmerdale can fetch Arthur back after all this! Horrible.”

@Crohns1967 said: “Right enough, now get that big daft Arthur gone with Lewis, gorpy Vinney, Mandy acting like a kid and Sarah awaiting baby, robbing cars disrespecting her doctor husband, hope they get found out, she’s never grown up. Think Jacob don’t want to go home either who would.”