- The sisters of Nicholas Brandram, Alexia Hicks and Sophie Volker, have accused the Metropolitan Police of negligence and reckless behaviour following his death at his home after he was arrested over the 2017 Putney pusher attack.
- Mr Brandram was arrested in June following a witness statement, with his family claiming media leaks led to his public identification and online vilification despite no charges being brought against him.
- His family stated that Mr Brandram willingly provided DNA to clear his name, but his mental health severely deteriorated after police informed him days before his death that they could no longer provide a timeline for forensic results.
- Accusing the Met Police of failing in their duty of care, the family highlighted that police delays and errors mean the real perpetrator who shoved a woman on Putney Bridge remains at large.
- The Metropolitan Police expressed condolences and confirmed they have referred the force to the Independent Office for Police Conduct watchdog following their contact with Mr Brandram before his death.
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