BBC EastEnders character rushed to hospital after attack

Spoilers for the show this week have revealed that popular Walford character Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker), will be attacked following a break-in.

Oscar Branning (Pierre Moullier) is seen to push Patrick after being caught in the act.

The storyline has been teased in the latest round of spoilers ahead of this week’s episodes.

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BBC EastEnders character rushed to hospital after attack

In upcoming scenes on the BBC soap, it is revealed that Oscar decides to break in and steal Patrick’s £6,000 betting winnings.

It comes after Fat Mike (Tai Hilferink) demands £5,000 in return for the Branning family’s safety.

After Patrick catches him in the act, Oscar pushes him, and he falls to the floor unconscious.

Panicked, Oscar flees as Howie Danes (Delroy Atkinson) returns.

The family returns from The Vic to find Patrick injured, and he is rushed to the hospital.

Patrick’s partner, Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter), waits at the hospital for news while Howie gives a statement to the police.

Meanwhile, Lauren confronts Oscar over the stolen money as he tries to flee Walford.

How long has Rudolph Walker been on EastEnders?

Rudolph Walker has played Patrick Trueman on EastEnders since 2001.

His role in the BBC soap saw him earn an Outstanding Achievement award at the 2018 British Soap Awards.

A long-standing resident in Albert Square, he has gone through various storylines over the years.

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These include family affairs, such as reconciling with his adoptive son Paul Trueman (Gary Beadle) and biological son Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey) and an affair with Pat Evans (Pam St Clement).

Other storylines featuring the character include Patrick being assaulted in his own shop and becoming embroiled in Claudette’s feud with her son, Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood).

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Rudolph Walker has featured in other shows such as Love Thy Neighbour and The Thin Blue Line.

He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2021.

EastEnders is available to watch live and on demand on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.