Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has today announced that there will be no further investigation needed into the scenes shown on Emmerdale of Ross Barton having acid thrown in his face.
Despite receiving 366 complaints from viewers who found the episode distressing, Ofcom have deemed Emmerdale in the clear because the scenes were “carefully edited to avoid any graphic detail.”
Emmerdale has always been known for its dramatic storylines, and this huge plot for Ross is no different.
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Last month viewers watched as Ross was left screaming in pain after he was hit with acid in an attack that was actually meant for Joe Tate.
He was then rushed to hospital, only to discover that he would be scarred for life from the attack.
While viewers might have found the episode hard to watch, an Ofcom spokesperson has said: “We studied complaints about these scenes.
“We understand some viewers may have found the scenes distressing.
“However, we found they were carefully edited to avoid any graphic detail, and the attack was not glamourised.
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“We also took into account that the episode made clear that the attacker would face the consequences of their actions.”
The storyline continues over the next few weeks as Ross spirals out of control as he struggles to cope.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.
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