Police have reportedly arrested an EastEnders actor working as an extra on suspicion of indecent assault in front of shocked stars on the set of the BBC soap opera.
The famous cast of the popular soap series were filming scenes on May 7 when camera crews were abruptly stopped after a woman allegedly complained that a fellow extra had attempted to forcibly kiss her, it has been claimed.
Following a scuffle with security, the man, aged in his 50s, was eventually handed over to police officers at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, The Sun reported.
Filming taking place in the fictional Albert Square setting is then said to have resumed after a ‘lengthy break’, while the woman involved in the alleged incident was given specialist care and support from BBC staff.
Adam Woodyatt, the longest-serving cast member in the show’s history, was reportedly involved in filming on set during the alleged assault, alongside other famous stars of the program.
The man was held on suspicion of indecent assault of the female extra, alongside for common assault against another individual.
The unnamed actor is said to be remaining on bail while an investigation into the complaint takes place.
A source told The Sun that ‘everyone’ on set was left ‘quite shaken’ by the ‘extremely difficult situation’, adding: ‘No one could quite believe what was happening’.
