US EditionMan arrested for alleged sexual assault 'on set of EastEnders'
HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 12 – A male extra in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of indecent sexual assault and common assault after security intervened following a complaint by a female extra, police said.
- On May 7, Hertfordshire Police arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of sexual and common assault at the EastEnders set in Eldon Avenue, Borehamwood.
- The arrest followed a report that the man forcibly tried to kiss a female extra without consent, causing a complaint that stopped filming.
- Security staff intervened quickly, restraining the man and engaging in a tussle before police arrived and removed him from the set at Elstree Studios.
- The incident involved two victims, and EastEnders confirmed it has on-site security and established welfare procedures, while the suspect remains on bail as inquiries continue.
- Cast and crew, including longtime actor Adam Woodyatt, expressed shock but praised production for handling the situation professionally and resuming filming after a break.
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