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EMMERDALE'S Lachlan White will go on a bloody killing spree, murdering some of the Dales' major characters in a shocking new storyline.

The troubled youngster, played by Thomas Atkinson, will reportedly kill his grandfather Lawrence, played by John Bowe, before targeting Gillian Kearney's character Emma Barton.

 Lachlan White will target his family
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Lachlan White will target his familyCredit: ITV

According to , his rampage, which will be aired in the run up to Christmas, is set to continue beyond his family too, as he targets more major characters in the soap.

A source told the publication: "There’s going to be a lot of change afoot. It will be a proper Emmerdale bloodbath.”

Gillian reportedly chose to leave the ITV programme, and bosses have written her out with a dramatic ending.

However John is said to be "upset" about his exit.

 John's character Lawrence will be killed off
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John's character Lawrence will be killed offCredit: ITV
 Emma Barton will be killed by Lachlan too
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Emma Barton will be killed by Lachlan tooCredit: ITV

“He didn’t see it coming when soap bosses said that his character, Lawrence, would be killed off before Christmas," the source added.

“John is pretty upset that he has been told he’s being written out."

John was also killed off in Coronation Street, after playing Duggie Ferguson from 1999 to 2002.

Lachlan White was found not guilty of trying to murder his granddad... but he's going back to jail
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Lachlan White was found not guilty of trying to murder his granddad... but he's going back to jailCredit: ITV
Lachlan was bruised in the dock
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Lachlan was bruised in the dockCredit: ITV

A spokeswoman for Emmerdale told the newspaper: “We never comment on storyline speculation or artist contracts.”

The Sun Online has contacted the soap for comment.

Lachlan was sensationally cleared of attempted murder in January.

The scheming teen stood bruised but relieved in the dock as the foreman announced their decision.

Lochlan finally admitted to killing his granddad
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Lachlan finally admitted to trying to kill his granddad last yearCredit: ITV

Back in November last year, viewers were left in confusion when the troubled teen made a shock confession to police, before being charged with attempted murder.

The character had spent previous weeks spinning a web of lies, and pulled his mum Chrissie White down with him.

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