A dramatic new development has emerged in the long-running “Putney Pusher” case, one of Britain’s most disturbing and widely discussed unsolved incidents. A 44-year-old millionaire banker, who was arrested during a renewed Metropolitan Police investigation into the 2017 attack, has now been released under investigation as detectives continue examining the evidence.
The latest update has reignited public attention surrounding the case, which has remained a source of frustration and controversy for years. The incident sparked widespread outrage after CCTV footage appeared to show a jogger deliberately pushing a woman into the path of an oncoming bus on Putney Bridge in southwest London. Despite extensive police efforts, multiple interviews, and several arrests, no one has ever been charged in connection with the shocking incident.
The newly arrested suspect was initially taken into custody on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm. However, while police were investigating the original allegation, officers also arrested him on suspicion of possessing Class A and Class B drugs discovered at his property.
Following questioning, the man was released while further investigations continued. It has now been revealed that he has been released under investigation, meaning he is not currently subject to bail conditions and does not have to regularly return to a police station. Instead, detectives will continue reviewing the evidence before deciding the next steps in the case.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed the arrest and explained that it was connected to the incident that occurred on May 5, 2017, when a woman was pushed into the path of a bus on Putney Bridge.
“On Monday, June 15, a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm,” the spokesperson said. “The arrest relates to an incident on May 5, 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 released under investigation while enquiries continue.”
The original incident shocked the nation after dramatic CCTV footage captured the moment a male jogger approached a female pedestrian on the bridge. The footage showed the jogger running across Putney Bridge before suddenly appearing to knock the woman into the road as a bus approached.
The woman, who was 33 years old at the time, narrowly avoided a potentially fatal outcome. The number 430 bus was forced to react quickly, with driver Oliver Salbris swerving to avoid striking her. The bus narrowly missed her head, with the driver’s fast response credited with preventing a tragedy.
The attack immediately became one of the most compelling unsolved cases in the United Kingdom. Many questions surrounding the incident have remained unanswered, including why the woman was targeted and what motivated the alleged push.
Another mystery that investigators faced was the jogger’s behavior after the incident. Around 15 minutes after the alleged assault, the man was reportedly seen running back across the bridge in the opposite direction, raising further questions about his actions and intentions.
Following the release of the CCTV footage, detectives launched a major investigation to identify the person responsible. Officers interviewed around 50 men and arrested three suspects during their efforts. One of those suspects was an American investment banker who was able to provide evidence showing that he was in the United States at the time of the incident.
Despite the extensive investigation, no suspect was ever charged. Authorities eventually closed the case in 2018 after failing to gather enough evidence to proceed.
However, new information later emerged, leading detectives to reopen the investigation and make the recent arrest. The renewed probe has brought fresh attention to the case and raised hopes that investigators may finally uncover answers surrounding the unexplained attack.
The identity of the 44-year-old banker has not been publicly confirmed, but reports have highlighted that he comes from a powerful and wealthy family background. His arrest has added another unexpected chapter to a case that has continued to attract public interest nearly a decade after the original incident.
For years, the Putney Pusher case has remained a symbol of unanswered questions and public frustration, with criticism directed at police over the lack of resolution. The latest development represents a significant moment in the investigation, although detectives have stressed that enquiries are still ongoing.
As officers continue processing evidence, the case remains open, and the search for the truth behind the 2017 Putney Bridge incident continues. The renewed investigation could provide crucial answers about what happened that day and whether the person responsible will finally be identified.
