EastEnders' Ben to receive upsetting news from the police
The following article contains discussion of themes including rape and sexual assault that some readers may find upsetting.
EastEnders spoilers follow.
EastEnders revisits Ben Mitchell's rape storyline next week as he receives an upsetting visit from the police.
Ben is preparing to compete with Martin Fowler in a community boxing event when he's distracted by news about evil Lewis Butler.
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In the build-up to the match, Ben's father Phil brags to everyone about how his son is bound to win. Ben's husband Callum Highway is more hesitant about the boxing challenge, so he encourages him to reconsider fighting.
Ben refuses to listen, but his thoughts turn away from the match when he's approached by a police officer.
The officer explains that Lewis has been arrested for rape again. The news deeply affects Ben, who's saddened that Lewis wasn't brought to justice last year – leaving him free to commit the same crime.
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Later at the boxing gym, Callum is concerned to find Ben preparing for the fight.
Callum explains that he knows about Lewis and once again encourages Ben to reconsider fighting.
Ben still won't back out of the match, so he heads into the boxing ring to face off against Martin – clearly full of pent-up rage.
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Later in the week, Callum's worries for Ben grow as he seems to be bottling up his feelings.
Ben's mum Kathy Beale intervenes, encouraging her son to lean on Callum and get the support that he needs. Will Ben take the advice on board?
Last year, Ben reported Lewis to the police and later learned that he'd been arrested. Lewis was released after lying in his police interview, falsely claiming that sex with Ben had been consensual.
EastEnders airs on Mondays - Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer.
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If you've been affected by the topics raised in this story, then numerous organisations can offer help and support including SurvivorsUK (0203 598 3898 or help@survivorsuk.org), Survivors Manchester (0808 800 5005 or support@survivorsmanchester.org.uk) and the Male Survivors Partnership (0808 800 5005 or hello@malesurvivor.co.uk). In an emergency, please dial 999.
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