Nicholas Brandram, a former Army officer who became known as the 'Putney Pusher' following an arrest in June, died this week. Friends of Brandram revealed that he had been grappling with significant personal challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from his service in Afghanistan, two failed marriages, and the intense public scrutiny he faced after his arrest.
Brandram was arrested in June of this year and faced charges related to attempted murder. Until that point, according to reports from his acquaintances, he had appeared to be living a life of apparent success. However, behind the scenes, he was reportedly battling internal struggles that friends believe contributed to his difficult circumstances.
The public's attention was drawn to Brandram after an incident in which he allegedly pushed a woman onto Tube tracks in London. The label 'Britain's most hated man' was reportedly applied to him by some due to the nature of the charges and the widespread media coverage of the event.
Sources close to Brandram indicated that his military experience in Afghanistan had left him with lasting psychological scars. The strain of his failed marriages and the intense public and media attention following his arrest are also cited as significant factors impacting his well-being.