SPOILERS: New twist on the way in Beale murder storyline

A resident of the Square will find a new lead into the murder investigation that has gripped ‘EastEnders’ fans.

Lauren Branning will find a "crucial clue" into Lucy Beale's murder next week.

The young Walford resident, who set up a letting agency with Lucy before her tragic death earlier this month, will come across an email from a mysterious client sent to her on the day of her pal's death requesting a meeting.

Lucy Beale with Dad Ian before her death in the show

Lauren begins to wonder if Lucy – who was played by Hetti Bywater - met the client in her place, resulting in the blonde beauty's death.

Lauren played Jacqueline Jossa said: "She realises she might have found a crucial clue about Lucy's death. Her first thought is, 'It was meant for me. It was addressed to me, so why did Lucy go and meet them?'"

Ian is comforted by Phil Mitchell after Lucy is found dead

Lauren sets up a meeting with the client to confront them with her suspicions as she continues to struggle with Lucy's demise.

Jacqueline said: "She feels like she owes it to Lucy to find out. No one else is trying to do anything about it. Lauren goes to the police, but they don't seem to take any notice and say they already know about it. But Lauren has an instinct feeling that it has got something to do with what happened - she might know the person and she might be able to help."