A senior banker with ties to European royalty has been arrested in connection with the long-unsolved "Putney Pusher" case, nearly eight years after a woman was shoved into the path of an oncoming bus in London. The 44-year-old man was detained at his £1.4 million home in west London on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm. He is understood to be a director at a private bank and a former British Army officer who served in several major conflicts.
Arrest Details
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "On Monday, 15 June, a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm. He was taken to police custody, where he remains. The arrest relates to an incident on 5 May 2017, where a woman was pushed into the path of a bus on Putney Bridge in Putney. Inquiries continue."
The 2017 Incident
The case involves a shocking incident on Putney Bridge on 5 May 2017, when a 33-year-old woman was walking during the morning rush hour at around 7:40 am. CCTV footage from the time showed a jogger approaching her from the opposite direction before shoving her into the road. There was space for the jogger to pass safely, but instead the woman was pushed directly into the path of a double-decker bus travelling at about 12 mph (43.2 km/h). The bus driver, Oliver Salbris, managed to brake in time, narrowly avoiding a fatal impact. The woman survived without serious injury, while the jogger continued across the bridge without stopping.
Investigation History
The footage went viral. Detectives later interviewed around 50 men and arrested three suspects over time. In 2018, the investigation was closed without charges, and the case became one of Britain’s most popular unsolved incidents. The latest arrest has revived interest in the case, with the Daily Mail reporting that the suspect has links to prominent European royal families, including the House of Windsor, though police have not commented on those claims.
It is also understood he has worked in senior financial roles in the city, advising wealthy clients and institutions. He has been described on professional review platforms as personable and well-regarded by colleagues.
