Peter Wade

DS Peter Wade was the detective who investigated the attack on Suzy Merton in March 2023. After Suzy was admitted to hospital after being hit over the head with a brick by drug dealer Callum Matthews, Wade questioned Leyla Cavanagh, who told him about Callum's threats towards her and Suzy. Wade later informed Leyla, Mary Goskirk, David Metcalfe and Jacob Gallagher that Callum was questioned, but was released without charge as his mum had given him an alibi for both incidents, and that there's nothing more the police can do without any evidence linking Callum to either incident.
The next day, Wade was contacted by David when him, Jacob and Suzy realised that Leyla had been kidnapped by Callum after she met him to try and pay him off. Wade returned later that day, after questioning Callum's mum, who didn't give him much, and informed them the police were stepping up the investigation by speaking to Callum's contacts, checking any premises connected to Callum, and tracing where Leyla's phone was last used.
The day after Callum is arrested for holding Leyla, Suzy and Jacob hostage at gunpoint, Wade informed Leyla, Suzy, Jacob and David that the CPS would be charging Callum with kidnap, false imprisonment and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Wade also assured them that Callum's associates will want to distance themselves from Callum upon learning of his arrest. Before leaving, Wade informed them all the their liaison officers would be in touch to discuss any support they might need.
==List of appearances==
===2023===
*Tue 14th Mar
*Wed 15th Mar
*Fri 17th Mar
Category:Emmerdale characters
Category:2023 minor characters
Category:Detectives