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Nicholas Brandram’s Death Amid Ongoing “Putney Pusher” Investigation
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The Fatal Outcome
Nicholas Brandram, a 44-year-old former army officer and private-banking relationship manager, was found unresponsive at his home in Chiswick, Hounslow, on 15 September. Emergency services attended at 19:12 hrs and pronounced him dead at the scene. “His death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious. His next of kin have been informed.” — Police
Background to the Putney Bridge Incident
On 5 May 2017, CCTV captured a jogger forcefully shoving a 33-year-old woman into the path of a double-decker bus on Putney Bridge. The bus driver swerved, preventing a fatal collision. The woman sustained only minor injuries. Police interviewed more than 50 men and arrested three suspects, but the case was closed in 2018 with no charges. (One source describes the incident as occurring in 2009; other sources consistently date it to 2017.)
Investigation History
- 2017 – CCTV footage released; initial police inquiry yields no conviction.
- 2018 – Case formally closed without charge.
- June 15 – Brandram was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm in connection with the renewed enquiry. He was also briefly detained on suspicion of drug possession.
- June 2024 – The Metropolitan Police released Brandram under investigation, cancelling bail the following week.
- 15 September – Brandram was found dead; a coroner’s file will be prepared.
Data & Statistics
- Age at death: 44 years.
- Number of men interviewed in the original probe: >50.
- Number of suspects initially arrested: 3.
- No one has ever been charged in the Putney Bridge attack.
- Brandram’s royal lineage: grandson of Princess Katherine of Greece and Denmark, a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
- Military service: former British Army captain with deployments to Iraq, Bosnia and Afghanistan.
Official Statements & Responses
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the death as unexpected and not suspicious, and informed Brandram’s next of kin. The force has not provided further comment on the investigation or the circumstances of his death.
Criticism & Opposition
Brandram’s family issued a statement rejecting the “Putney pusher” label and blaming the Metropolitan Police for his death. They said repeated requests to end the inquiry were ignored, and that the sustained stress contributed to Brandram’s death.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Year of the incident: The Independent reports the attack occurred in 2009, whereas the BBC, NY Post, GB News and Uknip all date it to 5 May 2017.
- Royal connections: Some outlets describe Brandram as having ties to the British royal family, while others emphasize his descent from European royalty (Greek and Danish lines).
- Forensic evidence: The family claims the evidence disproves any link to the bridge incident, but police have not publicly disclosed forensic findings, leaving a gap in the factual record.
Verbatim Quotes
- “His death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious. His next of kin have been informed.” — Police
What’s Next
The Metropolitan Police will prepare a file for the coroner, who will consider the circumstances of Brandram’s death. No further police actions have been announced.