Family Claims ‘Putney Pusher’ Suspect Took His Own Life Amid Police Probe

Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect claims he took his life due to police investigation pressure. New details emerge.

September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — The family of Nicholas Brandram, a 44-year-old banker linked to the so-called ‘Putney Pusher’ case, has stated that he died by suicide as a result of the Metropolitan Police’s investigation into the 2017 incident.

The family denied that Brandram was the individual responsible for pushing a woman into the path of a jogger in Putney, asserting there was no credible evidence connecting him to the event. They claimed he faced immense psychological strain from the ongoing inquiry and ultimately took his own life.

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In a statement released on Thursday, the family criticized the Metropolitan Police for the impact of their investigation on Brandram, who they said had been unfairly targeted. They emphasized that no forensic evidence linked him to the 2017 incident, which led to significant public attention and media speculation.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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