EastEnders fans in hysterics at worst police ever as they catch Jean and Harvey breaking the law

JEAN Slater and Harvey Monroe provided BBC One viewers with one of EastEnders' most light-hearted moments last night.

Soap fans were left in stitches as the new couple escaped the police.

After being romantically linked for the first time upon the cabbie's arrival in the Square, and failing to explore their potential after a failed date, Jean and Harvey are enjoying each other's company again.

During Thursday's trip to Walford, the couple (portrayed by Gillian Wright and Ross Boatman) were seen being approached by a police officer as they were sat in Harvey's car, parked at the side of the road.

Harvey confessed he was worried as he had just been drinking and feared the police would take action as soon as they found the bottle in his car.

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He admitted he had once been arrested for drink driving and didn't want it to happen again.

Known for her antics, Jean struck again and came to the rescue by distracting the police officer with some made-up shenanigans.

The officer left, warning them they should get their broken rear lights fixed.

BBC One viewers were in hysterics, slamming the officer for his gullible behaviour.

"I wouldn't trust soap police to keep you safe", a Twitter user wrote, while another added: "How has that police officer even got a job?"

A third said: "The cops in this show about as much use as the ones from The Simpsons."

Another viewer was puzzled and noted that no police officer would approach a stationary car unless something was amiss.

Jean has recently resorted to stealing money from her sister Kat and Tommy got the blame.

Fans of the long-running soap needed the hilarious exchange amid a dark storyline.

While Jean and Harvey give love another chance, Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) is running out of time and options.

The serial killer and lawyer was recently involved in a brutal fight with Kheerat Panesar and was left in a coma in hospital.

Gray eventually woke up but his world will soon be turned upside down since Tina Carter's body was found under the floorboards of the Argee Bhajee.

Spoilers have confirmed that Gray will finally get what he deserves next week.

Elsewhere, Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) is scared for her son Tommy and visited Phil Mitchell in prison to express her worries.

Dark times are ahead for Albert Square residents.