An on‑set incident at BBC’s EastEnders has led to an actor’s arrest. While filming at Elstree Studios, Hertfordshire, production was halted when a female extra accused a male colleague—who is also an extra, aged in his 50s—of attempting to kiss her without consent. A scuffle ensued as security intervened, and Hertfordshire Police quickly moved in and arrested the suspect on suspicion of indecent assault and common assault The Sun +15 The Sun +15 ITVX +15 . The alleged victim was looked after by the production team, and filming resumed only after staff ensured her welfare. The accused has since been released on bail, and an official investigation is underway . What we know so far: Incident took place during a shoot at Elstree Studios. Reported by the extra: an attempted non-consensual kiss. Security intervened, leading to a scuffle and subsequent police arrest. The suspect is on bail pending further enquires. Production paused briefly out of care for those involved. Contextual note: This follows a broader trend of on-set legal issues in the UK TV industry—most recently a rare arrest on Disney+’s Rivals set—but remains a highly unusual event for a flagship BBC soap The Sun +1 metro.co.uk +1 . 🔍 Key Takeaways Welfare first: The production team prioritized the safety and well-being of the extra involved. Legal process underway: Police are investigating under serious assault offences; bail indicates caution but not guilt. Industry impact: While rare, on-set arrests are becoming more visible, emphasizing the need for tight professional protocols.