EastEnders is set for hard-hitting scenes next week when Anna Knight is hospitalised after having her drink spiked while Ian Beale drops a bombshell, leaving on-off partner Cindy Beale concerned

EastEnders is set for hard-hitting scenes next week in Walford.

Spoilers for next week reveal that Anna Knight is hospitalised after having her drink spiked in terrifying scenes. Meanwhile, Ian Beale drops a bombshell amid a new mystery for the character, leaving on-off partner Cindy Beale concerned.

Elsewhere in Albert Square, Lauren Branning is left rocked over news involving son Louie Beale. Here’s the biggest storylines ahead next week on EastEnders…

Anna hospitalised after spiking horror

Anna Knight will get her drink spiked in hard-hitting and upsetting scenes next week. Anna will find herself in danger when she gets spiked whilst on a night out at Peggy’s with her friends. During the night out, the group soon become concerned for Anna’s welfare when they suspect she may have been spiked but when they look for her she is nowhere to be seen in a worrying twist.

Later in the week, Anna wakes up in hospital having been spiked. Once back at The Vic, Anna’s sister Gina tries to convince her to report the incident to the police but she is adamant she doesn’t want to. Sensing Gina is overwhelmed with the situation, a concerned Freddie arrives to support Anna.

Meanwhile, Bobby is worried about his relationship with Anna due to the events of the past couple of days and is left horrified to learn that she was spiked. Bobby tries to be supportive but accidentally puts his foot in it, which results in Anna leaving. This prompts Freddie to try and support both Bobby and Anna. Later in the week, Anna bravely tells dad George about the spiking on Freddie’s advice.

EastEnders is working with leading charities Stamp Out Spiking and WithYou, as well as experts in the field, to ensure the storyline is portrayed as accurately and as sensitively as possible.

Ian Beale drops bombshell amid mystery

Ian Beale drops a bombshell on his family next week as he sparks mystery in upcoming scenes. After his family realise he is lying in scenes this week, next week’s spoilers provide more mystery. In the scenes, Ian prepares to leave for his alleged leadership course under the disapproving glare of son Peter. Meanwhile, on-off partner Cindy is suspicious when she looks at the contents of his suitcase and decides to grill Kathy, who she assumes is lying for son Ian.

Following Kathy’s advice, Cindy heads to Beale’s Eels to ask Ian outright if he is having an affair but he reassures her he’s not. Later, Cindy makes another discovery that makes her think otherwise and she forces George to drive her to a mysterious address in a bid to find out Ian’s secret.

Later, Cindy and George confront Ian after driving to the mystery address before Peter and Bobby arrive. After heading home, Cindy attempts to speak to Ian but it’s not long until he reveals another shocking truth. After the bombshell, Cindy heads to The Vic for a drink where Peter arrives to console her. What has Ian revealed?

Lauren Branning rocked over Louie Beale news

In upcoming scenes, Lauren Branning is surprised to find son Louie playing football with Junior, Alfie and Tommy. However, things soon get tense when Junior questions Louie’s academia and a furious Lauren leaves. Later, Penny tries to reason with Lauren for shouting at Junior and gently echoes his concern that Louie may be struggling at school.

Despite being defensive, Lauren soon softens after Kathy offers advice and she later heads to The Vic to apologise for her earlier outburst. While sharing a drink, Junior shares some words of encouragement. Later in the week, Lauren discovers that Louie has been struggling at school and it’s not long until she comes to blows with Kathy after she wrongly assumes she is being insensitive about the news.

Later, Junior bumps into Lauren and the pair exchange numbers when Junior suggests he put her in contact with a friend of Xavier’s about Louie. Peter, who has been away from Walford for two days, is quick to interrupt the chat but Lauren is in no mood for sarcasm and storms out with Louie. Things go from bad to worse when Peter tries to prove he is there for Lauren but accidentally offends her again. Later, Peter apologises to Lauren and