The family of Nicholas Brandram has formally rejected the characterization that he was the individual involved in the 2017 Putney Bridge incident, commonly referred to as the “Putney pusher,” while attributing his death to the pressure exerted by the Metropolitan Police investigation.
Brandram, a 44-year-old banker, died last week. He had been under suspicion for allegedly pushing a woman into the path of a bus while jogging across Putney Bridge in west London in 2017. Despite the investigation, authorities have not charged him with any offense.
In a statement released following his death, Brandram’s family insisted there was no credible evidence linking the banker to the scene of the incident. They stated that forensic analysis failed to place him on Putney Bridge at the relevant time and argued that available evidence actually contradicted the allegations.
The family claimed that Brandram “took his own life after months of immense pressure caused by a Metropolitan Police investigation.” They emphasized that there was “no evidence placing him on Putney Bridge at that time, and no credible evidence that he was the man shown in the footage,” adding that “the evidence proved the opposite.” The Metropolitan Police has been approached for comment regarding the statement.
Sad news either way. If he wasn’t involved, the stigma alone can be devastating. Hope the truth comes out eventually.
The Met needs to release more details about their investigation timeline. Transparency would help clear up these conflicting claims quickly.
I wonder if the footage was ever fully analyzed? The family claims forensic evidence clears him entirely, which seems like a strong defense.
No charges were brought, yet the family says he died from pressure. This highlights the grey area between suspicion and formal accusation.
It is tragic that an investigation could lead to such a loss, regardless of the evidence. Mental health support must be better for suspects.