A 44-year-old senior banker with royal connections was arrested on 15 June 2026 in London on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm related to the "Putney Pusher" case from 5 May 2017 [1, 2].
The 2017 incident involved a 33-year-old woman who was pushed into the path of a moving double-decker bus on Putney Bridge at approximately 7:40 AM during the morning rush hour [1, 2]. The bus was traveling at about 12 mph (43.2 km/h) when the driver managed to brake in time and narrowly avoided a fatal collision, allowing the woman to survive without serious injury [1, 2].
The suspect is a former British Army officer with service in several major conflicts. He is currently a director at a private bank that caters to wealthy clients [1, 2]. Police said the man reportedly has ties to multiple European royal families, including the House of Windsor, although they have not officially confirmed these royal links [1, 2].
Following the 2017 attack, police interviewed around 50 men and arrested three suspects during the initial investigation in 2017-2018, but no charges were brought and the case remained unsolved until the recent arrest [1, 2].
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" [2].
The investigation into the attack remains active following the new arrest last month.
