EastEnders spoilers: Shock violence as Mitch Baker and Billy Mitchell fight over Karen Taylor

Mitch and Billy in EastEnders — (Picture: BBC)

There has been animosity aplenty between Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) and Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) in EastEnders as of late, as they both vie for the affection of Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley), but there’s more drama to come in the coming episodes, as they get into a fight — and violence ensues!

Reeling from his confrontation with Mitch the previous week, Billy confronts Karen about her ex — informing her that he told him she would always come back to him.

Karen’s no doubt upset, but she assures Billy that he’s the only man for her. However, Billy isn’t all that convinced, and therefore warns Mitch that he’s going to do whatever it takes to fight for Karen.

And that’s seemingly exactly what he does, as the following day, a fight breaks out!

Yes, Billy and Karen go on a date but their plans are somewhat halted when they bump into Mitch and Keegan (Zack Morris) at the Prince Albert.

After some conflict ensues, Keegan leaves and Karen follows him — worried about her son.

With Karen out of the picture, Mitch and Billy go head to head in air hockey — and things escalate rather quickly, and they end up fighting in the street as a result.