EastEnders' Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt teased whether Cindy Beale will live or die after her brutal attack on the BBC soap, dropping a huge hint about her fate

The BBC soap has teased that a number of characters will find themselves in the line of question as the pub landlady's fate hangs in the balance, with fans having to wait a little longer before the truth is revealed.

Cindy’s attacker reveal is just one of many stories we have planned for the anniversary as it is set to be a week of explosive drama for the audience to remember. — Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw EastEnders is set to reveal the identity of Cindy’s Christmas Day attacker during the show's 40th anniversary week.

EastEnders' Cindy Beale was left for dead on Christmas Day by a mystery attacker, and show bosses have now revealed fans will discover who whacked her over the head with a shovel during the show's 40th anniversary week.