Met Police have arrested a 44-year-old millionaire private banker and ex-British Army officer in connection with the infamous ‘Putney Pusher’ case dating back to May 2017. The man was detained at his £1.4million west london/">London home after an ex-partner provided key information leading to the breakthrough in the long-unsolved assault on Putney Bridge, where a woman was pushed into the path of a double-decker bus.
Years-long Hunt Ends
The attack, which sparked widespread outrage when the victim was shoved under a bus, remained a mystery for nearly a decade despite extensive police investigations. The Metropolitan Police interviewed over 50 persons of interest and made three mistaken arrests before the case was initially closed in 2018. The recent arrest came after fresh intel from the subject’s former partner.
Arrest Details Revealed
Following detention, the suspect was additionally arrested for possession of Class A and Class B drugs discovered at his home. The Met confirmed the man was charged on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and drug offences, then bailed pending further enquiries.
Royal Ties And High Profile
The arrested individual is linked to European royal families and worked as a private banking director. The bizarre attack saw the man jogging casually away after shoving the victim, who tried to confront him but was ignored. Surveillance footage circulated widely online but failed to identify him for years.
Ex-partners Role Key
Although the alleged assault took place in a busy area under heavy surveillance, it was ultimately a tip-off from a former partner that cracked the case open after nearly ten years. UK law does not obligate witnesses or those with knowledge to report crimes, which may explain the lengthy gap before the arrest.
Met Police Statement
“On Monday, 15 June, a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm relating to the incident on 5 May 2017 on Putney Bridge,” a Met spokesperson said. “He was also arrested for possession of Class A and Class B drugs and has been bailed pending further investigation.”
