Story United Kingdom Crime & Justice Independent Office for Police Conduct

Met should probe handling of 'Putney Pusher' case, police watchdog says

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 25, 2026

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Nicholas Brandram's family say he took his own life due to the "pressure" of a police investigation.S1
The 44-year-old was found dead at his home after being under investigation for monthsS2
Nicholas Brandram, 44, was found unresponsive at his home in Chiswick, west London, on September 15.S3

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1mo BBC

Met should probe handling of 'Putney Pusher' case, police watchdog says

Nicholas Brandram's family say he took his own life due to the "pressure" of a police investigation.

1mo Independent

Police watchdog says Met should investigate itself over arrest of 'Putney pusher' suspect

The 44-year-old was found dead at his home after being under investigation for months

1mo Dailymail

Met Police should investigate itself over arrest of Putney Pusher suspect, watchdog says after the millionaire banker was found dead at home

Nicholas Brandram, 44, was found unresponsive at his home in Chiswick, west London, on September 15.

Met should probe handling of 'Putney Pusher' case, police watchdog says

United Kingdom Crime & Justice Independent Office for Police Conduct

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 25, 2026

What to know

Nicholas Brandram's family say he took his own life due to the "pressure" of a police investigation.S1
The 44-year-old was found dead at his home after being under investigation for monthsS2
Nicholas Brandram, 44, was found unresponsive at his home in Chiswick, west London, on September 15.S3

Assembled from source summaries.

Timeline · newest first

1mo BBC

Met should probe handling of 'Putney Pusher' case, police watchdog says

1mo Independent

Police watchdog says Met should investigate itself over arrest of 'Putney pusher' suspect

1mo Dailymail

Met Police should investigate itself over arrest of Putney Pusher suspect, watchdog says after the millionaire banker was found dead at home

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S2 Independent 1 report · EN

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Met should probe handling of 'Putney Pusher' case, police watchdog says

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Met should probe handling of 'Putney Pusher' case, police watchdog says

Police watchdog says Met should investigate itself over arrest of 'Putney pusher' suspect

Met Police should investigate itself over arrest of Putney Pusher suspect, watchdog says after the millionaire banker was found dead at home

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Met should probe handling of 'Putney Pusher' case, police watchdog says

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Met should probe handling of 'Putney Pusher' case, police watchdog says

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Met Police should investigate itself over arrest of Putney Pusher suspect, watchdog says after the millionaire banker was found dead at home

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