EMMERDALE has revealed Ella Forster's fate after assaulting Wendy Posner. Ella - played by Paula Lane - violently lashed out at the nurse in dramatic scenes aired on Thursday (August 22). 4 Ella Forster was locked up after an assault on Wendy Posner Credit: ITV 4 Ella and Liam have had a complex relationship since her arrival in the village Credit: ITV 4 Wendy had been trying to offer comfort to Ella Credit: ITV She was driven away by police and locked up, potentially facing a stint behind bars.

In tonight's episode, viewers saw Ella being questioned as officers tried to determine her motivation for the assault. Her former love interest Liam (Jonny McPherson) hired a solicitor, who was later dismissed by Ella. In the end, she was released after Wendy (Susan Cookson) agreed to drop the charges.

Read more on Emmerdale soap clash Emmerdale child killer Ella Forster violently attacks another villager BABY DRAMA Truth about 'pregnant' child killer Ella Forster revealed in Emmerdale spoilers As Ella returned to the village, Liam was surprised to see her. He remarked: "We were just talking about you. I didn't think they'd let you out.

" Mandy (Lisa Riley), who was also present, asked Ella if she was charged, to which Ella confirmed she hadn't been. Liam recognised Ella needed a place to get back on her feet and invited her to move back in with him - as a friend. Most read in Soaps PLATT-EAUED 'We can't stand her' rage Coronation Street fans as they slam legacy character corrie clash .