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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

‘Putney pusher’ suspect was found dead at home after missing family meal

Putney Nicholas Brandram Police
  • An inquest into the death of Nicholas Brandram, a suspect in the 2017 Putney pusher case, has been suspended pending a police watchdog investigation.
  • The 44-year-old former army captain was found dead at his west London home on 15 September after failing to attend a family meal.
  • Brandram's family believe he took his own life due to the pressure of the Metropolitan Police investigation and public identification online.
  • His sisters accused police of being negligent, stating they failed to clear his name despite his offer to pay for private DNA testing.
  • The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the IOPC over its contact with Brandram prior to his death.

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Inquest into death of ‘Putney pusher’ suspect suspended pending police watchdog probe

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