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Putney Pusher Suspect Released Under Investigation

Detectives are still processing evidence as the nine‑year inquiry remains open with no charges filed.

Overview

  • The 44‑year‑old man was arrested on June 15 on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm over the May 5, 2017 incident when a jogger pushed a woman into the path of a Putney Bridge bus.
  • He was released under investigation on Monday, a police status that does not impose bail conditions or require him to return to a station while enquiries continue.
  • Officers say that while he was in custody they also arrested him on suspicion of possession of Class A and Class B drugs after items were found at his west London home.
  • News reports describe the suspect as a multi‑millionaire banker with reported links to European royal families and past British Army service but those personal details lack independent verification in the coverage.
  • The case rests on the original 2017 CCTV and the bus driver's account, public interest has remained high, and the Metropolitan Police say they will notify the suspect of any outcome once outstanding enquiries are completed.