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Nicholas Brandram's family say he was not 'Putney pusher'
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Nicholas Brandram, suspected of being the "Putney pusher" who pushed a woman into traffic in 2017, died by suicide after months of police investigation pressure, according to his family.
- Brandram's family stated there was no forensic or credible evidence linking him to the incident, nor placing him at Putney Bridge at the time.
- He was arrested in June on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and later released under investigation, with police treating his death as unexpected but not suspicious.
- The family criticized the Metropolitan Police for arresting Brandram instead of interviewing him, searching his home, and releasing information that led to public speculation and stigma.
- Despite repeated requests to end the investigation due to its impact on Brandram's mental health, the police continued, which the family believes contributed to his death.
