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Nicholas Brandram’s family deny he was ‘Putney pusher’ and say Met police pressure led to his death

Nicholas Brandram’s family deny he was ‘Putney pusher’ and say Met police pressure led to his death

Summary

Nicholas Brandram, a senior banker, was found dead after being investigated by the Metropolitan Police over an incident that happened nearly 10 years ago on Putney Bridge. His family said he was not involved and that the police investigation caused him so much stress it led to his death.

Key Facts

  • Nicholas Brandram was a 44-year-old senior banker and military veteran.
  • He was arrested in June concerning a 10-year-old case where a jogger pushed a woman into traffic on Putney Bridge.
  • The police released Brandram under investigation but found no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.
  • Brandram’s family denied he was the “Putney pusher” and said police pressured him for months.
  • They said the police investigation continued despite warnings about Brandram’s mental health.
  • Brandram was found unresponsive at his home in west London and later died.
  • He had worked as a relationship manager at HSBC Private Bank and was a co-parent to his three-year-old child.
  • The Metropolitan Police have not commented publicly on the case so far.
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