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Suspect in 'Putney pusher' case found dead at his home, Sky News understands

A man who was the suspect in the so-called "Putney pusher" case in which a woman was pushed into the path of a bus by a jogger has been found dead at his home, Sky News understands.

Nicholas Brandram, 44, was found dead last night at his home in Chiswick, west London.

He was arrested in June this year over the May 2017 attack - and was released under investigation. He was not charged with any offence.

Police launched an appeal in 2017 after a woman was pushed into the bus lane on Putney Bridge.

The 33-year-old victim suffered minor injuries as she walked along the bridge towards south London.

CCTV footage was released by the Metropolitan Police shortly after the incident.

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In a statement, the Metropolitan Police told Sky News: "At 19:12hrs on Tuesday, 15 September, officers and the London Ambulance Service attended an address in Chiswick, Hounslow, after a man was found unresponsive inside a property.

"Sadly, a 44-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed.

"At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious.

"A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course."

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