Cindy Beale’s Christmas Day attacker revealed in EastEnders anniversary week - The week will be filled with ‘explosive drama’, the soap’s executive producer said.

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Cindy Beale is feared dead in EastEnders after she was brutally attacked in a new whodunnit on the BBC soap, following her showdown with the Beales and the Knights

EastEnders viewers have speculated who could have attacked Cindy Beale after she was hit over the head with a spade by a mysterious figure and left for dead in the street

On top of Cindy's attacker due to be revealed, the Christmas Day 2024 episodes also confirmed that fans can look forward to the latest wedding of Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) after the pair revealed they had chosen the date of 19th February 2025 for their nuptials.

EastEnders is set to reveal the identity of Cindy Beale's attacker during the soap's 40th anniversary week. Cindy was attacked on Christmas Day (December 25) by an unknown assailant after her various secrets were exposed, with the character being left for dead in Albert Square's gardens after being hit on the head with a shovel.

War ensued, with Junior on the receiving end of George, Anna and Gina’s (Francesa Henry) rage. Elaine, meanwhile, was crushed to see how upset George was over the fact his son slept with Cindy, leading her to believe that he’s still holding a candle for his ex.

EastEnders viewers were on the edge of their seats on Christmas Day as Lauren Branning tore both the Knight and Beale family apart as she uncovered Cindy and Junior's affair

The Christmas Day special saw Cindy's shocking affair with Junior Knight, played by Micah Balfour, the son of her former husband George Knight ( Colin Salmon ), exposed.