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Lucas Johnson storyline is changed.
'EastEnders' bosses are to refilm some parts of Lucas Johnson's story following the recent prostitute murders in Bradford.
During next week's episodes - which were planned months ago - Lucas (Don Gilet) was to be seen visiting a local red light district and picking up a call girl named Jade.
From there, he would drive her away to a remote location and force her to pray for God's forgiveness.
After she attempts to run away, Lucas gives chase and creating a ligature with his tie - as he previously did while killing his wife's ex Owen - he would then seemingly strangle the innocent girl to death.
However, following the murders of three call girls in Bradford, 'EastEnders' execs have decided to drop the prostitute link from next week's episodes out of respect for the families of those affected by recent events.
A statement issued by the BBC said: "EastEnders storylines are written many months in advance and any similarity to real life events is coincidental."
It continued: "However, on this occasion, to ensure we do not cause distress to the families involved in the recent tragic events in Bradford we have decided to reshoot some parts of the storyline involving Lucas Johnson".
Affected scenes are currently being reshot ahead of transmission on Wednesday.
