A multi-millionaire banker with familial ties to European royalty has been released under investigation as part of the ongoing probe into the "Putney Pusher" incident. The 44-year-old suspect was arrested on June 15 at his £1.4 million home in west London.

He was initially detained on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm in relation to the May 5, 2017, incident on Putney Bridge, where a woman was pushed into the path of an oncoming bus. While in custody, drugs, identified as cocaine and cannabis, were reportedly found at his property, leading to a re-arrest for possession of Class A and Class B substances. He was subsequently bailed.

Detectives confirmed that the banker has now been released under investigation while remaining inquiries are completed. The Metropolitan Police stated that the arrest relates to the 2017 incident where a pedestrian was shoved into the path of a double-decker bus.

The suspect, described as a former British Army officer with a successful career in the City advising high-net-worth individuals, has connections to European royal dynasties, including the House of Windsor. The investigation into the Putney Bridge incident, which garnered international attention after dramatic CCTV footage was released, had previously seen three suspects interviewed, including an American investment banker who provided proof of his whereabouts in the U.S. at the time.

No suspect was ever charged, and the case, one of Britain's most compelling unsolved cases, was closed in 2018. However, new information led to the reopening of the investigation, culminating in the June arrest.

The incident occurred around 7:40 a.m. on May 5, 2017, during rush hour. A woman walking southwards on Putney Bridge was forcefully shoved onto the road by a jogger approaching from the opposite direction. The jogger, described as a white man in his early to mid-30s with a stocky build and short brown hair, was wearing a grey T-shirt and dark blue shorts. The jogger pushes the victim into the path of the oncoming bus, before the driver swerves

The bus driver, Oliver Salbris, reacted quickly, swerving to avoid the woman, who survived with minor physical injuries. Salbris was hailed as a hero for his swift actions. The bus driver that day was Oliver Salbris, who was hailed a hero for his quick reactions The jogger continued his run without stopping. Approximately 15 minutes later, he reportedly passed the scene again while the victim was still being attended to, ignoring calls to stop.

Despite the investigation's challenges, public interest in the case persisted. In 2024, the incident inspired a play titled "Once Upon a Bridge." The bus driver, Mr. Salbris, has stated the event remains unforgettable and that he remains vigilant when driving over Putney Bridge.