Leading suspect in 2017 Putney Bridge assault found dead in west London

Nicholas Brandram, a 44‑year‑old banker identified as the leading suspect in the 2017 incident on Putney Bridge, was found unresponsive at his Chiswick home and pronounced dead. The Metropolitan Police described the death as unexpected and not suspicious, and a coroner’s inquest will be arranged. The family says Brandram was not the “Putney pusher” and notes that forensic analysis found no evidence placing him at the bridge. The case, which drew national attention, remains open as investigators assess the evidence.