Who Was Nicholas Brandram? The Man Known as the ‘Putney Pusher’ Has Been Found De
Nicholas Brandram, a 44-year-old banker arrested this year in connection with the 2017 “Putney Pusher” case, was found dead at his home in Chiswick, west London, on Sept. 15. Police and ambulance crews were called to the property after he was found unresponsive.
The Metropolitan Police said Brandram was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was unexpected but is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
Who Was Nicholas Brandram?
Brandram previously served as a captain in the British Army, with postings in Iraq, Bosnia and Afghanistan, before moving into banking. He later worked in private banking and was most recently a senior relationship manager at HSBC Private Bank, where he advised wealthy clients. Brandram also had a connection to the British royal family.
He was the grandson of Princess Katherine of Greece and Denmark, who was a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria. His military service was recognised with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. In a March 2026 interview with Citywealth, Brandram described himself as a co-parenting father to a three-year-old child. He also spoke about his time in the military and his later career in banking.
Why Was Brandram Arrested?
Brandram was arrested on June 15, 2026, on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm in connection with the 2017 incident on Putney Bridge. The case dates back to May 2017, when CCTV footage showed a male jogger pushing a 33-year-old woman into the path of a moving bus. The driver swerved, avoiding a much more serious collision. The woman suffered minor injuries.
The footage was widely shared online, but the man seen in it was not identified at the time. Police questioned more than 50 men and arrested three suspects during the investigation. However, no one was charged and the case was eventually closed.
Was Nicholas Brandram Charged?
Brandram was not charged in connection with the Putney Bridge incident. After his arrest in June, he was released while police continued their investigation. Reports said he was re-bailed in September. Being arrested as a suspect did not mean Brandram had been found responsible for the incident. There was also no trial or court ruling establishing that he was the man shown in the CCTV footage.
Brandram’s death does not establish who was responsible for the 2017 incident. Police had not publicly confirmed that he was the man seen in the original CCTV footage, and he had not been convicted or charged over the attack.
The Metropolitan Police have said his death is not being treated as suspicious, although it was unexpected. A file will be sent to the coroner as part of the process surrounding his death. Brandram’s arrest in June brought renewed attention to a case that had remained unresolved since 2017.
