George Knight attacks Ian Beale and makes a shock discovery about Cindy’s attack in EastEnders
GEORGE Knight is going to attack Ian Beale next week in EastEnders as the mystery over Cindy Beale’s attack intensifies.
The Queen Vic landlord – who is played by actor Colin Salmon in the BBC soap – is one of several suspects who may have attacked Cindy after clashing with her on Christmas Day.
George had been one of the people who found Cindy the next day unconscious in the Square – seemingly ruling him out.
However when Cindy wakes next week, she continues to screen Peter’s calls, not knowing who to trust.
And later Reiss delivers another blow and asks Cindy to find a new place to stay.
At No.45, Peter continues to stress about his mum’s wellbeing, and snaps at Kathy.
Later, Ian heads to No.25 speak to Cindy, and after a heart-to-heart, he convinces her to head to The Vic.
Once there, Elaine, George and Gina make their feelings known in a classic showdown.
The Knights question Ian’s motives about his kind treatment of Cindy after throwing her out on Christmas Day.
Gina and Anna convince their dad to speak to Cindy but Ian refuses to let George see her so Elaine sets up a plan to lure Ian to The Vic.
It’s not long before Ian realises he’s been duped, and finds George trying to turn Cindy against him.
Things get heated between the pair and George lashes out at Ian.
Back at The Vic, Elaine follows George as he retreats to the barrel store to let out his anger, but he makes a discovery that stops him in his tracks.
Elaine and George are shocked at their discovery, and things get tense between the pair when they attempt to point the finger at one and other.
George and Elaine decide to question Gina and Anna. Anna and Gina’s relationship with George and Elaine is tested by the events of the week.
Who attacked Cindy Beale: The suspects
Cindy Beale was dramatically attacked at the end of the highly-anticipated Christmas Day special.
But there is question on the lips of every fan, who exactly was behind it?
Elaine Knight (Harriet Thorpe): She blackmailed Cindy to get out of Walford before kicking her husband George out following his surprise reaction to the public revelation about the affair. Cindy also called her ‘withered’ in her long rant.
George Knight (Colin Salmon): He claimed he was not interested in reigniting things with his ex-wife. But he was left enraged by his son’s behaviour, leaving his relationship with Elaine in ruins.
Junior Knight (Micah Balfour): He was caught suspiciously lurking in the shadows by Denise in the aftermath of the attack. He was hurt by Cindy because she claimed their affair only happened because he reminded her of his father George.
Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt): After finding out about the affair, hew kicked Cindy out in anger. He then trashed his living room, he stormed out the house and appeared to be unreachable at the time of the attack and in the aftermath.
Kojo Asare (Oludayo Koleosho): After finding out about Cindy’s affair, she put him into a coma when she pushed him off a raised platform. Could he want revenge?
Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth): She was the one to find Cindy on the pavement in the Square gardens after she was attacked with the snow shovel. Kathy always remained suspicious of Cindy because of her past and was devastated at the destruction of her family.
Anna Knight (Molly Rainford): Was seen looking out of the upstairs window with a birds eye view of the square at the time Cindy went to get her cab.
Gina Knight (Francesca Henry): Recovering addict Gina snuck out of the Vic with her coat to go on a ‘walk’, just before the attack took place.
Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa): Cindy got Lauren addicted to smack and revealed her addiction to her family, leaving Peter devastated and her family destroyed. Just before Cindy was attacked, Lauren was contemplating taking more pills in the car lot.
Peter Beale (Thomas Law): Cindy destroyed the family unit they all shared by her actions. She then called him ‘stupid’ in her extensive monologue in the Vic which left his drowning his tears.
Later, Anna is shocked when she overhears a clandestine conversation between Harry and Gina at the Arches…
But what has she discovered?