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Putney Pusher suspect's family blame Met police for death
Family says millionaire banker died by suicide after months of police pressure, police knew he was innocent.
In brief
Family says millionaire banker died by suicide after months of police pressure, police knew he was innocent. Nicholas Brandram, a 44-year-old banker, took his own life after months of police investigation for the Putney Pusher case, which police later admitted was unsupported by evidence. Originally reported by…
Nicholas Brandram
Nicholas Brandram was a 44-year-old British Army captain and banker.
Putney Pusher case
A jogger shoved a woman into a bus path on Putney Bridge in 2017.
Met police investigation
Police investigated the Putney Pusher case for years without finding evidence.
Arrest and release
Brandram was arrested in June 2026 after police claimed he was the suspect.
Family statement
Family said no forensic evidence linked Brandram to the Putney Pusher incident.
Police knew he was innocent
Police knew Brandram was innocent but continued the investigation.
Suicide
Brandram died by suicide after months of police pressure.
Family impact
Family said the investigation caused Brandram's mental health to deteriorate.
Police response
Police said the investigation was ongoing but admitted Brandram was innocent.
Met police referral
Met police referred the case to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
Family's claim
Family said police knew Brandram was innocent but continued the investigation.
Suicide aftermath
Brandram's death led to family and police reevaluating the investigation.
Met police statement
Police said Brandram's death was unexpected but not suspicious.
Family's request
Family asked police to end the investigation immediately.
Investigation timeline
Police investigated the case for years before Brandram's death.
Consequence
Brandram's death highlighted police investigation pressures on individuals.
The one thing
Nicholas Brandram, a 44-year-old banker, took his own life after months of police investigation for the Putney Pusher case, which police later admitted was unsupported by evidence.
