Suspect in ‘Putney pusher’ case told family that investigation was ‘murdering him’
Summary
Nicholas Brandram, suspected in the "Putney pusher" case, told his family the police investigation was harming his mental health before he died by suicide. His family says there was no evidence linking him to the original 2017 incident and criticizes the police for how they handled the case and his treatment.Key Facts
- Nicholas Brandram was arrested in June on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm related to a 2017 attack on Putney Bridge.
- He was also arrested for possession of drugs while in police custody.
- Brandram’s mental health worsened during the investigation; he was treated in a psychiatric hospital.
- His family says there is no forensic evidence linking him to the 2017 attack.
- Brandram gave DNA samples and volunteered for identification but the police delayed test results.
- Brandram’s family claims the police investigation and media reporting caused him distress.
- He was related to royalty, being the grandson of Princess Katherine of Greece.
- Brandram died by suicide days after telling his family he had “no fight left” due to the investigation.
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