EastEnders spoilers follow.

Aaron Monroe could end up on the wrong side of the law in upcoming EastEnders scenes.

Next week's episodes will continue the aftermath of Aaron choosing not to explode the bomb at The Albert on New Year's Eve once he found out his sister Dana was at the club with boyfriend Bobby Beale.

Aaron will find himself dodging both police and the hate group leader once Neil shows him a shocking video and accuses him of grassing them up to the police.

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Kieron McCarron / Jack Barnes//BBC

Harvey Monroe manages to intervene once Neil warns he won't hesitate to hurt Dana. A panicked Aaron immediately calls for Dana to come home so he can keep her safe.

Aaron concerns his father with his plans to get the group off their back by convincing them Neil is having mental health issues – and he later reports that his plan worked so well the group asked him to take over for Neil in Manchester!

In spite of Harvey's pleas to leave the hate group, Aaron insists going to Manchester will be the only way to keep the rest of the family safe.

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Kieron McCarron / Jack Barnes//BBC

While the Monroes are having their struggles within the family, Bobby is sharing his fears about the far-right with Callum.

When he accidentally spills a drink on Aaron, he discovers something that sends a chill down his spine. Bobby confides in Dana with his concerns, so she goes directly to Aaron with some hard questions.

Aaron turns on Bobby, insisting her boyfriend is manipulating her. Now, Aaron wants Dana to come to Manchester with him and leave Bobby behind for good!

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Kieron McCarron / Jack Barnes//BBC

Before the week ends, Harvey will make one last attempt to get Aaron to stay by giving him more money, only for his son to snap back at him with some harsh truths about their past.

Bobby interrupts this difficult family moment, but he's not alone as the police rush in too! Will they be able to find links between Aaron and the hate group?

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Kieron McCarron / Jack Barnes//BBC

EastEnders will air these scenes on Tuesday, January 11 and Thursday, January 13 at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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EastEnders has worked with Exit UK, a non-profit network of former far-right members offering help to those who want to leave far-right groups, on Aaron's storyline. If you're concerned about someone who's expressing extremist or hateful views then ACT Early has further information.

If you've been affected by racism and racist hate crime, then organisations including the Equality and Advisory Support Service (EASS), the Monitoring Group, Stand Against Racism and Inequality (SARI) and Stop Hate UK are among those which can offer help and support.

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