EastEnders SPOILER: Alfie Moon is kidnapped at gunpoint by a balaclava-wearing gangster

He recently made his long-awaited return to EastEnders. 

And, Alfie Moon was photographed being kidnapped at gunpoint by a balaclava-wearing gangster while filming upcoming scenes for the BBC soap.

The former pub landlord played by Shane Ritchie was pictured being forced into a car by gun-wielding thugs and made to drive away.

Alfie was dressed in a blue floral shirt and dark trainers, with an eye-catching gold buckle belt. The character was also wearing a black leather blazer and a pair of gloves. 

The gangster’s balaclava looked like a cat pulling a tongue and even boasted shaped ears on top.

Earlier this month, EastEnders fans were given their first glimpse at Shane Richie’s much-anticipated return to the soap.

First look snaps showed the moment Alfie Moon came face-to-face with his ex-wife Kat, ahead of her wedding to Albert Square hardman Phil Mitchell.

Terrifying: The former pub landlord played by Shane Ritchie was pictured being forced into a car by gun-wielding thugs and made to drive away

In character: Alfie was dressed in a blue floral shirt and dark trainers, with an eye-catching gold buckle belt

Intense: The character looked concerned while sat in the car

Scary: The actor playing a gangster was pictured holding a gun

armed and dangerous: The gun was held down by his side

Shane’s return to EastEnders was first confirmed back in July as fans eagerly wondered whether he will reunite with his on/off love Kat, 

Three years after his last appearance on the soap. In the images, Alfie is seen waiting at Kat’s front door as she heads to the church clad in her wedding dress.

The bombshell moment will no doubt leave Kat stunned, as she prepares to tie the knot with Phil (Steve McFadden).

Drama: The balaclava-clad gangster was sat in the back while Alfie was up front

In costume: The character was also wearing a black leather blazer and a pair of gloves

Dangerous: While Alfie was in the front, one thug was seen sitting in the back seat

Covered up: A balaclava was used to disguise his identity

And while Kat (Jessie Wallace) may seem adamant she wants to tie the knot with Phil, it appears Alfie is keen to win back her heart, as another snap shows him aboard a boat, perhaps tempting his longtime love back to their old life together. 

Shane also discussed his return during an interview with The Mirror, saying: ‘We sat down and he said, ”Listen, I’ve got this idea of bringing Alfie back,” and I said really?

‘Then he sold it to me said we want the old Alfie, because over the years there’s been all very different Alfies, and my favourite Alfie is from 2002 to 2005, look it up. That’s the Alfie we have got back.” 

Action: The gangster was seen getting into the vehicle

Drama: Alfie flashed a nervous smile after being forced into the car

Cat mask: The balaclava looked like a cat pulling a tongue

He went on: “So Chris [Clenshaw] was so instrumental, for telling me the long-term storyline with Alfie and it’s the old Alfie.’

While Alfie’s first scenes aired at the start of September, fans were given a tease of his return in July, when the former Queen Vic landlord was seen briefly on video call to his son Tommy (Sonny Kendall). 

Many viewers gushed it was ‘so good’ to see his face, as others bemoaned it had been ‘too long’. 

Getting direction: Actor Shane was photographed chatting to crew on set

Late night: The scenes of the kidnapping were filmed late at night

Intense: The action appeared to be incredibly intense