Craig Dixon (EastEnders)

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EastEnders character

Craig Dixon
Portrayed by	Rory Jennings
Duration	2007
First appearance	27 July 2007
Last appearance	7 September 2007
Date of birth	20 July 1989
Status	Single
Home	Police custody
Occupation	Unemployed

Craig Dixon was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. He was played by Rory Jennings.^[1] He made his first appearance on 27 July 2007.

[edit] History

Craig arrived in Albert Square for an interview with Ian Beale, to work in Ian's chip shop. Ian employed Craig indifferently while busy cleaning up after his son, Bobby.

Ian's daughter Lucy took an instant liking to Craig, and they started seeing each other in secret. On 3 August 2007 it was revealed that Craig had a gun in the glove compartment of his car.

On 6 August 2007 he was invited by Lauren Branning to her house along with Lucy and they played truth or dare. Craig and Lucy left when they were interrupted by Lauren's sister Abi. Craig later dared Lucy to shoplift from the Minute Mart. Craig also had a small disagreement with Patrick Trueman when purchasing alcohol from the Minute Mart.

Ian found out about Lucy and Craig through Jane and Lauren at a party. Ian rushed into his Jeep to find Lucy, whilst Max Branning offered to help. Ian and Max found Lucy and Craig in bed at Craig's flat about to engage in sexual intercourse. Craig was warned by Max whilst Lucy was told to button her top and get out.

The next day after taking Lucy back home, Ian reported the incident to the police and Craig was cautioned, much to the annoyance of Ian, who gave Craig a visit and gave him £300 to leave his daughter alone. Lucy and Craig later met up in secret. Lucy asked to see the cash and she took it and warned Craig that she would tell people about him if he didn't do what she wanted.

It was later revealed that it was Craig who committed the attack on Patrick Trueman, on a tape discovered by Kevin Wicks, showing him hitting Patrick over the head. Sean Slater who also had a disagreement with Patrick and was placed at the scene had been charged with the crime. On the same day it was revealed that Craig and Lucy had got back together.

When Lucy played truant, she went to see Craig and went in his car, almost discovering his gun but he prevented her finding it by saying there was a wasp in her hair and quickly changing the subject.

On 6 September, Craig and Lucy ran away to a hotel. When Craig came out the shower topless, he straddled Lucy and attempted to take off her top, but she threw her drink on him and locked herself in the bathroom. She rung Ian on her mobile phone, but Ian, Jane and Peter had gone to look for her so they never got the call. She left a message but it was cut short when her battery ran down. She then tricked Craig into leaving the hotel by saying they would steal money from Ian. Lucy ran to her father, pretending to cry, and told the police that Craig attacked Patrick. Craig was arrested for attempted murder and was not seen again, resulting in Sean's freedom from Remand. However, Craig hid his gun in Lucy's bag.

The gun was later used by Steven, Lucy's half-brother, in a bid to kill himself. The bystanders attempted to grab the gun off him, and Jane was wounded by the gunshot rendering her unable to have children.