Family claims dead man was not 'Putney pusher'
The family of Nicholas Brandram has publicly stated that he was not the 'Putney pusher' involved in a 2017 incident. They claim he died by suicide following intense pressure from a Metropolitan Police investigation.
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Published 17 September 2026, 12:37 BST Updated Just now The family of Nicholas Brandram have insisted he was not the so-called "Putney pusher" and said he "took his own life after months of immense pressure caused by a Metropolitan Police investigation".
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