EastEnders spoilers for next week: The police swarm Albert Square after Christmas Day takes a shocking turn

Events take an alarming turn
Joel Harley
By Joel Harley

The police are called to Albert Square in EastEnders spoilers for next week, following an explosive Christmas in Walford. With the families gathered to celebrate Christmas, it all kicks off when Kat is forced to eject everyone from The Vic.

This comes as Zoe learns a shocking secret on Christmas Eve. With thoughts of her long-lost twins still playing on her mind, and her stalker fears only growing, this latest bombshell threatens to consume everything.

And, as community dinner gets underway, tensions boil over… with disastrous consequences for everyone involved.

But what brings the police to Walford?

Kat and Zoe look panicked as they talk on Christmas
A shock revelation for Zoe threatens to derail the Slaters’ Christmas plans (Credit: BBC)

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She then makes a shocking discovery – and it’s one which has massive implications for the next day. As the Slaters prepare to celebrate their first Christmas as a family, Zoe remains on edge after her discovery.

Later, Kat’s planned community dinner soon descends into chaos when a certain truth is revealed. As the Slaters argue with another family, an alarming situation arises, and Kat kicks everyone out of the pub so as to protect Zoe.

With a pub full of hungry punters now looking to fill their bellies, Zack takes action to save Christmas. Meanwhile, Kat attempts to defuse the situation at the Vic.

However, what comes next leaves everyone shocked to their core. And, as the situation continues to go from bad to worse, Christmas Day ends in absolute catastrophe.

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It’s not Christmas in Walford unless the police are called (Credit: BBC)

The police arrive as the aftermath of Christmas is revealed

The next day, police officers swarm the Square. With a number of terrible secrets exposed and several secrets lingering, those caught up in the drama try to see a way forward.

But what has happened? And will Walford ever be the same again?

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