A dramatic twist has unfolded in the long-running 'Putney Pusher' case, nine years on from the shocking moment a woman was pushed into the path of an oncoming double-decker bus on Putney Bridge. On Monday, 15 June, a 44-year-old man was detained by detectives from the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm – a development that has re-opened an investigation thought to have been closed in 2018.
The harrowing incident occurred on 5 May 2017, when CCTV footage captured a runner appearing to push a woman into the path of an oncoming bus. The driver's swift reaction prevented what could have been catastrophic consequences for the victim. The footage sparked widespread public concern and outrage over safety in public spaces.
According to reports, the arrested man is a multi-millionaire banker with connections to the Royal Family and a background as a decorated former British Army officer. His £1.4 million west London home was the location of his arrest. In 2017, during the initial investigation, police interviewed over 50 men and arrested three suspects – including an American investment banker who was abroad at the time of the incident – none of whom were charged.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest in a statement: “On Monday, 15 June, a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm. He remains in police custody as inquiries continue into the 2017 incident on Putney Bridge.”