Police arrest a 44-year-old man in connection with the 2017 “Putney Pusher” incident on Putney Bridge in south-west London, in which a woman was allegedly pushed into the path of a double-decker bus. Multiple outlets report that the arrest comes nearly nine years after the incident and is made as part of an ongoing investigation. Reports say the suspect was detained at his home in west London and is held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, with the case linked to CCTV footage from May 2017 that drew widespread public attention. Some coverage identifies the man as a banker and alleges he has links to European royal families, though outlets vary in how they describe these connections. Other reports add that the arrest follows steps taken by detectives, including contact with people close to the suspect. The BBC reports the man is later released on bail pending further investigation. Authorities have not publicly confirmed broader personal details beyond the arrest and the alleged offence. The investigation focuses on identifying who pushed the woman into the bus’s path.
Man arrested over 2017 “Putney Pusher” incident on Putney Bridge
Police arrest a 44-year-old man in connection with the 2017 “Putney Pusher” incident on Putney Bridge in south-west London, in which a woman was allegedly pushed into the path of a double-decker bus....
- A 44-year-old man is arrested in connection with the 2017 “Putney Pusher” incident on Putney Bridge.
- The incident involves an alleged shove of a woman/jogger into the path of a double-decker bus.
- The arrest is made nearly nine years after the May 2017 incident and follows ongoing police investigation.
- The suspect is detained at a home in west London and is later released on bail, according to reporting.
- Multiple outlets describe the case as linked to CCTV footage that circulated widely after the incident.
CCTV footage of the assault prompted shock and anger nine years ago (Picture: Met Police) The millionaire banker who was arrested nine years after a woman was thrown into the path of a bus in Putney became a target for police after they spoke to his ex-partner, according to reports. On Monday, the Met Police said a 44-year-old suspect had been taken into custody in the case of the so-called ‘Putney pusher’. The identity of the assailant has remained a mystery since the incident in May 2017 sparked a years-long manhunt. According to the Times, information from a former partner was instrumental in securing the arrest of the man, who reportedly has ties to several European royal families, six days ago. The suspect is also understood to be a former British Army officer who works at a private bank. A spokesperson for the Met said: ‘On Monday, 15 June, a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm. ‘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. ‘Once in police custody, he was also arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A and Class B drugs. ‘He has since been bailed pending further investigation in relation to all offences.’ The force’s enquiries are continuing. Putney Pusher Timeline May 5, 2017 7.40am A jogger wearing grey pushes a woman onto the road on Putney Bridge. A double-decker bus on the road managed to swerve at the last minute, saving her life. 7.55am The jogger comes back, ignoring the victim as she attempts to confront him about the attack. He disappears from the scene. August 2017 Police release CCTV footage of the incident for the first time and start making arrests, including a banker from Chelsea who was found to be on holiday in California at the time. June 2018 After a massive manhunt, including the investigation of 50 people of interest, the Metropolitan Police closed their investigation, with no suspects ever charged. April 2024 A play about the Putney Pusher sparks conversation around the case again. The play, called Once Upon a Bridge, was performed at the OSO Arts Centre in Barnes, south west London. June 15, 2026 A suspect is arrested and charged with attempted grievous bodily harm. CCTV footage of the assault on Putney Bridge in west London prompted shock and anger across the country nine years ago. The 33-year-old woman narrowly avoided being hit by the bus when the driver, Oliver Salbris, managed to quickly swerve out of her way. Latest London news Millionaire banker held in ‘Putney Pusher’ case re-arrested over ‘drugs possession’ Beavers managed to solve a Tube flooding problem engineers pondered for years London’s naked bike ride has unlocked a new fear for people in the city To get the latest news from the capital, visit Metro's London news hub. Salbris told the Sunday Times in 2017: ‘If I hadn’t swerved, I would have smashed her head.’ He added: ‘It was reflex. The consequences would have been terrible for her – and for me.’ Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. For more stories like this, check our news page. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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