Joel confronts all teen suspects over the attack with an EastEnders twist coming

Joel sets out to get answers as he confronts the teens – and big revelations follow (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Joel Marshall (Max Murray) makes it his mission to get answers in EastEnders next week as he confronts all the teens suspected of having played a role in his attack. The character made no shortage of enemies in the Square due to his misogynistic views and vile attitude towards women. He was jailed back in January after a devastating attack on stepmum Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) and for recording Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) during sex without her knowledge or consent. Following a short prison sentence, he returned to the Square after mum Cleo (Mazz Murray) said that him living with her wasn’t an option. Joel’s presence on the Square soon antagonised the local teens, particularly Avani and Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd), who were appalled to learn of his comeback. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. In a bid to scare him into leaving, the teens invited Joel to a party – before tying him up and chucking beer on him, filming the incident on their phones. In the aftermath, Joel was attacked by an unknown assailant. Speculation has been rife and fingers have been pointed aplenty, though each of the teens have repeatedly professed their innocence. Joel was attacked last month (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) DC Craig Ingram (Matthew James Bailey) is leading the investigation into Joel’s attack and his interests are piqued when he stumbles upon a clandestine meeting of all the suspects. Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), meanwhile, is fearful of Lily’s involvement, confiding her fears in Kat (Jessie Wallace). Her concerns grow when she discovers that Lily has headed over to No. 43 to speak to Joel and she wastes little time in dragging her granddaughter back home. Craig, however, is soon on the scene – and he’s got some questions for Lily. With Jean urging her to do so, Lil comes clean about what she saw. As big revelations are made, will Joel find out who attacked him? (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Joel, meanwhile, heads to Gaming Grounds – where much of the teens have congregated – and he confronts them all. Will he get answers about who is to blame for his attack? We’ll just have to wait and see but when Jean gets word that Lily is with her mates she panics and heads to Dray Yard to split them up – with some help from Priya (Sophie Khan Levy). Upon arrival, Jean tells everyone what Lily told Craig, which leads to another truth coming to light – and the teens are at odds in the aftermath. To complicate matters further, this isn’t the last big reveal to be made during the week in question as Amy drops one of her own in subsequent scenes. Deals of the Day Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The back-to-school hack that's helping parents avoid queues and sold-out sizes Could your hair be wavy rather than straight? This brand thinks so Could your star sign improve your skincare routine? This new beauty launch thinks so Best skincare for menopausal skin? This dermatologist-created treatment is tailored to you 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: Lily exposes a truth in EastEnders with main teen culprit revealed Arrow MORE: All EastEnders spoilers for next week as Ian works with serial killer Gray to destroy Chelsea Arrow MORE: EastEnders confirms who brought along hammer used to attack Joel – and it’s very unexpected The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.