Does Craig die in EastEnders after attack from Amy? Latest explained

Craig’s life has been left hanging in the balance(Picture: BBC) Craig Ingram (Matthew James Bailey) was left motionless on the floor in EastEnders after terrified Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) attacked him in self-defence. Amy, as viewers know, has been groomed over the course of several months by sinister cop Craig, who first crossed her path while investigating the assault on Joel Marshall (Max Murray). Craig vowed to protect Amy when she confessed to the crime but it was clear that he had ulterior motives, using the confession to manipulate Amy whenever he felt like it. Believing herself to be in love with Craig, Amy suggested they use her inheritance money to flee the Square, which prompted police involvement. Sean Slater (Rob Kazinsky), who returned in recent scenes, has been on the case, desperate to track down missing Amy, who has started to see Craig’s dark side after he attacked her. During the latest episode, Amy was caught on the phone by Craig and a struggle ensued, with the disgraced detective resorting to violence once more. Craig has been grooming Amy for months (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Fearing for her life, Amy picked up a candlestick from the bathroom of the bedsit and smashed it across the back of his head, with Craig left unconscious on the floor. But is this the end for Craig? Here’s what we know so far. Does Craig die in EastEnders and is star Matthew James Bailey leaving? What we know While there is no confirmation regarding whether or not Craig lives or dies following Amy’s attack, the nature of this storyline indicates that the character likely won’t be a full time one. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Soap law often dictates that villains such as Craig will face some sort of comeuppance and, given just how dark the story has become, it’s unlikely that any sort of redemption would be possible, let alone on the cards. Former Hollyoaks star Matthew James Bailey was introduced specifically for this narrative, with bosses knowing exactly where the storyline would go from the beginning. Craig was attacked by terrified Amy, who feared for her life (Picture: BBC) ‘Ben [Wadey, EastEnders boss] got in touch and said that they had this storyline,’ Matthew told Metro in an exclusive interview. ‘They didn’t tell me what it was until we got deeper into the conversation but then they presented this to me and explained how it was going to go. ‘Reading these types of storylines as an actor can be incredibly jarring and scary because you can be terrified of what it will do to your public image. It’s a very scary thing to take on!’ ‘When you sit with yourself and think about the importance of the story, you realise that this is a story that needs to be told.’ ‘This is an incredibly important thing that EastEnders is doing – they’re willing to speak up about massive social issues that need to be addressed. And as an actor, I think it’s important to take risks and tell important stories, and this is the reason I do it.’ Deals of the Day QVC shoppers can save £159 on Elemis' biggest beauty gift set of the year This Hoover vacuum is a game-changer for pet owners and muddy homes The wellbeing brand behind everyone's favourite candles has launched its biggest sale yet See London's Christmas lights from an open-top double-decker bus this winter My skin always suffers when the heating goes on but this serum changed that EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: EastEnders’ Rob Kazinsky confirms massive Sean Slater secret Arrow MORE: Who is Sean to Amy in EastEnders? Past connection explained Arrow MORE: EastEnders confirms who will save Amy – and it’s not Sean or Jack The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.