Met was negligent and reckless, sisters of 'Putney pusher' suspect tell BBC
The sisters of Nicholas Brandram, a man suspected of being the 'Putney pusher,' have accused the Metropolitan Police of negligence and recklessness in their handling of the investigation. Brandram, who maintained his innocence, died by suicide following intense public and police pressure.
Why it matters
This case raises significant questions about police duty of care, the impact of public naming in ongoing investigations, and the mental health consequences of criminal inquiries.
Image source, Family handout Image caption, Nicholas Brandram was under police investigation over the 2017 incident
The sisters of the man suspected of being the so-called "Putney pusher" have told the BBC the Metropolitan Police was "negligent" and "reckless" in its handling of the case.
Nicholas Brandram was under suspicion of being the jogger who pushed a woman into the path of a bus during a run on Putney Bridge, west London, in May 2017.
His family said he was innocent and "took his own life after months of immense pressure" caused by the investigation.
His sisters Alexia Hicks and Sophie Volker told BBC Radio 4's Today programme his mental health was deteriorating and that "every day was becoming difficult" for him in recent months.
"He was reading everything that was online. Because he was still guilty online," they said.
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