Nicholas Brandram, the 44-year-old banker arrested in connection with the infamous 'Putney Pusher' case, was found dead at his home in Chiswick on September 15. According to multiple reports, an inquest into his death has been suspended while the Metropolitan Police conducts a review ordered by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Key Takeaways
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has ordered the Metropolitan Police to investigate its own handling of Nicholas Brandram's arrest over the 'Putney Pusher' case. The 44-year-old banker was found dead at home after missing a family dinner, with initial findings suggesting suicide.
- IOPC orders Met Police internal investigation into Nicholas Brandram's arrest
- Inquest suspended pending police review of conduct and media engagement
- Family claims pressure from investigation led to Brandram taking his own life
- Police confirm ongoing investigation into 2017 Putney Bridge incident
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cause Of Death | Broad Agreement | Provisional autopsy: ligature compression of neck | |
| Time Of Death | Broad Agreement | Declared deceased at 8.58pm on September 15, 2026 |
Cause Of Death
Broad AgreementProvisional autopsy: ligature compression of neck
Time Of Death
Broad AgreementDeclared deceased at 8.58pm on September 15, 2026
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The IOPC received a mandatory referral from Scotland Yard regarding prior contact with Brandram and determined that an investigation was necessary. The Met's Directorate of Professional Standards will examine matters including the necessity and proportionality of his arrest, engagement with media, and consideration given to his welfare.
Brandram was arrested in June 2026 for a 2017 incident where a jogger shoved a woman into an oncoming bus on Putney Bridge. He had been released under investigation at the time of his death. The coroner reported that Brandram's brother-in-law found him unresponsive after he failed to attend a scheduled family dinner.
The inquest heard that paramedics attempted resuscitation but pronounced Brandram deceased at 8:58 PM. Provisional post-mortem results indicated death by ligature compression of the neck, with no evidence suggesting third-party involvement. The coroner suspended proceedings pending the outcome of any investigation and offered condolences to his family.
Brandram's sisters have criticized police for failing to clear his name and claimed he took his own life following months of immense pressure from the ongoing investigation. They stated that there was urgency by the Met to arrest Brandram but not to help clear his name, according to interviews with BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
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