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Policing · HounslowMet Police Chief Defends Investigation After Suspect's Death
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has defended the force's investigation into Nicholas Brandram, a suspect in the 'Putney Pusher' case, who died at his Chiswick home. Brandram's family claims police pressure led to his suicide. An inquest into his death has been opened and suspended.
Hounslow3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
LatestTeenager jailed for machete-point Rolex robberies
Zacariah Boulares, 19, has been jailed for two years and 10 months for two armed robberies involving Rolex watches. He threatened victims with a machete, including an incident involving TV presenter Aled Jones.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
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
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