Vicki Fowler was left in shock by Joel Marshall’s barrister’s tactics (Picture: BBC)Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) was left sobbing in EastEnders as Joel Marshall (Max Murray) grinned in court after the trial took an unexpected and dramatic turn. Joel, as viewers know, is on trial for brutally attacking stepmum Vicki last year and filming her in the wake of the assault. The teen’s misogynistic and toxic behaviour had left Vicki concerned in the weeks and months prior to the attack. Vicki, meanwhile, has been worried about the trial, convinced that Joel will get away with his crimes. Arrow MORE: EastEnders wedding proposal destroyed by mammoth revelationArrow MORE: Vicki and Zack passionate affair ‘confirmed’ in EastEnders ahead of trial