Putney Pusher Case: Banker Detained in London After Years of Investigation

London police have made a significant arrest in the Putney Pusher case, detaining a banker at his west London home. The incident, captured on CCTV, has captivated the public for years.

The infamous Putney Pusher case has taken a dramatic turn with the arrest of a multi-millionaire banker in west London. The suspect, detained at his £1.4 million home on June 15, 2026is believed to be connected to the shocking incident that occurred on May 5, 2017.

The case, which has intrigued the public for nearly a decade, involves a jogger who pushed a woman into the path of an oncoming bus on Putney Bridge. The quick reflexes of the bus driver, Oliver Salbrisprevented a tragic outcome.

The incident was captured on CCTV, which went viral and sparked widespread interest.

The Incident and Its Aftermath

At approximately 7:40 am on that fateful morning, a 33-year-old woman was walking on Putney Bridge when a jogger approached her from the opposite direction.

Despite ample space on the footpath, the jogger forcefully shoved her into the road, directly into the path of a number 430 bus traveling at 12 mph.

The bus driver, Oliver Salbrismanaged to swerve and avoid the woman, whose head was mere inches from the bus and its wheels. The jogger, described as a white man in his early to mid-30s with a stocky build and short brown hair, continued his run without looking back. He was wearing a grey T-shirt and dark blue shorts.

About 15 minutes later, the jogger returned, running in the opposite direction and ignoring the victim’s calls to stop. The woman, shaken but physically unharmed, was assisted by passersby. The incident left the public and authorities baffled, with no immediate leads or suspects.

The Investigation and Recent Developments

The Metropolitan Police launched a thorough investigation, interviewing 50 men and arresting three suspects. One of the suspects, an American investment banker, was able to prove he was in the US at the time of the incident and was subsequently released. Despite these efforts, no one was ever charged, and the case was officially closed in 2018.

However, new information recently came to light, leading to the arrest of a 44-year-old man on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm. The suspect, a director at a private bank and a decorated former British Army officer, has familial links to some of Europe’s leading royal dynasties, including the House of Windsor.

The arrest has reignited public interest in the case, which inspired a play called Once Upon a Bridgewritten by Irish playwright Sonya Kelly and performed at the OSO Arts Centre in Barnes in 2026. The drama reimagined the incident from the perspectives of the jogger, the victim, and the bus driver.

The Impact on the Community

The Putney Bridge attack has left a lasting impact on the community and those involved. Bus driver Oliver Salbris has spoken about the incident, revealing that he still thinks about it frequently. He drives over Putney Bridge several times a day, always keeping a close eye on the pedestrians.

In an interview with the Daily Mail, Salbris shared, “I always think about the case and I still drive over Putney Bridge several times a day. Whenever I’m on the bridge, I look very carefully at the pedestrians on the pavement, I just can’t help it. I wouldn’t say it haunts me, but it’s not something I can easily forget.”

The victim, who has never been publicly identified, also expressed her confusion and distress during the incident. She asked Salbris, “What happened?” and “Why? Why? Why?” She asked me “Why me?”

As inquiries continue, the arrest of the banker has brought renewed hope for resolution in this perplexing case. The public remains captivated by the story, eager for answers and justice for the victim.