He uses Samson as a means to spike the tension for the Dingles.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/18/emmerdale-spoilers-vile-rapist-craig-uses-samson-to-torment-lydia-19468380/

"Pretty much all of the Dingles are going to be involved and the episodes were filmed in a different way to our usual style and we've played with the format a little bit.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/emmerdale-teases-fresh-affair-health-27860799

Speaking to Central Recorder and other press, Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson revealed that the schemer, who was revealed to be Frank Tate’s secret son, will turn on the Dingles.

Source: https://centralrecorder.com/soaps-spoilers-live-devastated-emmerdale-fans-all-say-the-same-thing-as-charity-macks-wedding-has-a-missing-scene/