An EastEnders actor who was arrested on the set of the BBC soap opera over allegations of sex crimes has been cleared of all accusations by the police.
Incident on Set
Last year, a man in his 50s was arrested following allegations of an assault that left a woman "clearly very distressed." Cameras stopped rolling on May 7, 2025, when a female extra complained that a fellow extra had forcibly attempted to kiss her. Security on the BBC soap, filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, were forced to intervene, leading to a scuffle.
The man was later handed over to the police and subsequently arrested for common assault and sexual assault against two alleged victims. Filming resumed after the incident.
Police Statement
Now, police have confirmed that the man has been released and that no further action will be taken against him. In a statement, Hertfordshire Police said: "Hertfordshire Constabulary received a report of an incident in Eldon Avenue, Borehamwood on Wednesday 7 May 2025. A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of common assault and sexual assault in relation to two victims. Following initial enquiries, he was released with no further action."
Reactions at the Time
At the time, sources described the incident as "dramatic," adding that "everyone was quite shaken by it all." A witness said: "No one could quite believe what was happening. The main focus was the woman's welfare, as she was clearly very distressed. Obviously, filming had to be stopped while the incident was dealt with by production managers and security. It got very heated when the man squared up to the security staff as they tried to calm things. Eventually, he was questioned and taken away by police."
The arrested man had allegedly complained to bosses about the treatment he received on set.
EastEnders Statement
At the time of the arrest, a spokesperson for EastEnders said: "While we would never comment on individuals, EastEnders has on-site security and well-established procedures in place to safeguard the safety and welfare of everyone who works on the show."
If you have been a victim of sexual assault, support is available via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or by calling the national helpline on 0808 802 9999.
