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Nicholas Brandram
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Nicholas Brandram, from September 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Policing · HounslowPutney Pusher suspect's family accuse Met of lying after his death
The family of Nicholas Brandram, the suspect in the Putney Pusher case, have accused the Metropolitan Police of dishonesty and attempting to 'rewrite history' following his death. Brandram was found dead at his Chiswick home on 20 September 2026.
Hounslow4 min readTrust 58 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
Policing · WandsworthPutney Pusher suspect dies as Met Police investigation faces scrutiny
Nicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 2017 "Putney Pusher" incident, has died. Police minister Sarah Jones stated the Metropolitan Police must explain its investigation's decision-making. Brandram's family claim the force's probe caused him immense pressure leading to his death.
Wandsworth4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 87 · Hype 35- Policing · Wandsworth
Sisters say Met Police 'negligent' in 'Putney pusher' probe
The sisters of Nicholas Brandram, the man suspected of being the 'Putney pusher', have accused the Metropolitan Police of negligence and recklessness. Brandram was arrested in June and released under investigation before his death on Tuesday.
Wandsworth4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41 
Courts · WandsworthMan arrested in 'Putney pusher' probe dies by suicide
Nicholas Brandram, 44, died by suicide at his west London home on September 15. He had been arrested in June in connection with the 2017 Putney Bridge incident and on suspicion of drug possession. The Metropolitan Police stated his death was unexpected but not suspicious.
Wandsworth2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Violent Crime · WandsworthMan arrested in Putney Bridge incident found dead
Nicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 2017 Putney Bridge incident, has been found dead at his Chiswick home. His family claim he was innocent and died due to police pressure.
Wandsworth2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 65
Courts · HounslowPutney Pusher suspect Nicholas Brandram found dead
Nicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 'Putney Pusher' incident, has been found dead at his Chiswick home. Police are not treating his death as suspicious and will prepare a file for the coroner.
Hounslow2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45