Disabled actor David Proud, is to join the cast of BBC soap opera Eastenders.

David will play Oxford student Adam Best, son of Minty’s girlfriend Manda.

David, who’ll make his Albert Square debut later this year, said: “I am delighted and honoured to be joining such a talented cast. I’m very excited and looking forward to bringing the character to life.”

EastEnders’ executive producer Diederick Santer said: “I’m delighted to welcome David to EastEnders. He’s a fine young actor with a wonderfully dry comic delivery, playing an interesting – and possibly rather irritating – character.

“I’m sure he, and his character Adam, will be strong additions to EastEnders.”