'EastEnders' Pics: Ben Mitchell goes to court

Departing EastEnders character Ben Mitchell is hauled in front of a judge in the coming months for his recent savage attack on Lucas's son Jordan.

In the coming months, Ben faces a court case following his attack on Jordan (more below) and as you can see from my location pictures, mini-Mitchell now has a skinhead!

Not only that, but he looks like he has it in for his gran, Peggy. Note the evil.



Phil and Shirley escort Ben to the courthouse, while Ian and Jane also turn up to offer their support.


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So is this Ben's exit storyline? Or is this just the beginning of his demise?

A show insider this afternoon told me: "Viewers will have to wait and see what the future holds for Ben, but things are certainly looking bleak for the young Mitchell. Are Ben's past actions finally catching up with him?"

A spokesperson, however, said: "We don't comment on future storylines."

During Friday evening's episode, Ben and Jordan were forced to settle their differences by working together on a car project in the Arches.

However, when Jordan branded Ben a "sap" and a "wimp" after trapping his finger, Ben saw red, pushed Jordan to the ground, grabbed a spanner and viciously warned Jordan: "You need slappin' down".

Despite not seeing the incident, Jordan's (eventually) found unconscious with a bloodied head during tomorrow evening's instalment, prompting Ben to confess his crime to Phil.

As Jordan lies in a coma on a life support machine, Lucas is on the warpath in the hope of getting to the bottom of his son's condition, while Phil tries his best to cover for Ben's actions.

Ben eventually comes clean and hands himself to the police, before asking Ian if he can move in with him.

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