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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.
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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.
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Policing · London140 Met officers complete neighbourhood policing programme
Around 140 Metropolitan Police officers have completed a two-year neighbourhood policing programme. The officers, who joined through the Police Now scheme, graduated in Kensington. Awards were presented for achievements in areas including crime reduction and community problem-solving.
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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.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth boxing charity Carney's Community receives £62,500 grant
Carney's Community, a Wandsworth-based boxing charity supporting at-risk young people, has received a £62,500 grant from The Standard's Sporting Chance campaign. The funds will help the charity continue its work with hundreds of young Londoners annually.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · WandsworthWandsworth hotelier jailed for £450k Covid loan fraud
A Wandsworth hotelier has received a suspended prison sentence for defrauding the government of £450,000 through fraudulent Covid support loan applications. Richard Courtenay made nine false applications for Bounce Back Loans, using the funds for personal gain. He was ordered to complete unpaid work and rehabilitation.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth nurse struck off for patient safety failures
A mental health nurse working in Wandsworth has been removed from the nursing register after a series of failings, including administering incorrect medication and leaving a high-risk patient unsupervised. Santa Mandera's actions were found to have put patients at risk.
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Met Police officer dismissed for gross misconduct after touching woman
An Acting Sergeant with the Metropolitan Police has been dismissed without notice following a gross misconduct hearing. The officer was found to have inappropriately touched a woman while off-duty in Clapham Junction in December 2022.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · WandsworthWandsworth residents warned of doorstep census fraud
Fraudsters are targeting homes in Wandsworth, posing as Home Affairs Officers and claiming to collect identification details for a census. They are using official-looking documents and biometric machines to obtain fingerprints and photo data.
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Violent Crime · WandsworthMan in 50s arrested after Putney stabbing shuts South Circular
A man in his 30s was stabbed outside a church in Putney on 19 August 2024. The South Circular was closed between Charlwood Road and Ravenna Road overnight, diverting bus routes 337 and 430. A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Violent Crime · WandsworthMan in 30s stabbed on Upper Richmond Road, Putney
A man in his 30s was stabbed on Upper Richmond Road, Putney, on 19 August 2026. Police arrested a 50-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder. The road remains closed, with bus routes 337 and 430 diverted. The Metropolitan Police said there is no wider public threat.
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Crime Data · LondonLambeth leads south‑west London with 3,846 crimes recorded in July
July saw 14,442 offences logged in south‑west London, a 5 % increase on June. Lambeth recorded the highest total at 3,846, while Kingston and Richmond each logged 1,086, the lowest figures, according to Metropolitan Police figures reported by This Is Local London, Crime.
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Violent Crime · WandsworthTeenager charged after Clapham e-bike hit-and-run collision
A 15-year-old boy is due in court on 28 July following a hit-and-run in Clapham. He is accused of causing serious injuries to a 16-year-old on an e-bike after allegedly taking his mother's car without consent.
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