Overview

• A man in his 50s working as an extra on EastEnders at Elstree Studios was detained on May 7 on suspicion of indecent assault of a female extra and a separate common assault.
• Security personnel intervened and subdued the suspect after the female extra reported a non-consensual kiss attempt, sparking a brief scuffle on set.
• Production was halted while BBC staff cared for the distressed woman, and filming resumed only after her welfare was secured.
• Hertfordshire Police have confirmed that the suspect remains on bail as inquiries into the alleged offences continue.
• Long-serving cast member Adam Woodyatt witnessed the arrest, illustrating the show’s rapid emergency response under established safeguarding procedures.