New Image Released of 'Putney Bridge Pusher'
Man still sought in connection with incident in which woman nearly hit by bus
As part of the continuing investigation into the incident on Putney Bridge back in May in which a woman appeared to have been pushed in front of a bus by a jogger, police have issued a new CCTV of the man they wish to speak to.
The CCTV still of the jogger is taken from the Number 430 bus which narrowly avoided the woman, the driver of which saved her life by being alert to the situation
CCTV still of jogger sought by police
At about 7.40am on 5 May, the 33-year-old victim was walking across Putney Bridge when a male jogger who was running in the direction of Putney pushed her. About 15 minutes after the incident, the jogger came back the other way across the bridge towards Fulham. The victim tried to speak to him but he did not acknowledge her and carried on jogging towards the north side of the river.
The jogger is described as a white man, aged in his 30s, with brown eyes and short brown hair. He was wearing a light grey T-shirt and dark blue shorts with grey trainers.
Two men have already been arrested in connection in connection with the enquiry but released with no further action taken. One of them, Eric Bellquist, worked for a private equity firm and was a director of the restaurant chain Wagamamma.
Officers continue to appeal for witnesses to the incident or anyone who recognises the jogger pictured on CCTV to get in touch.
Detective Sergeant Chris Griffith of Wandsworth CID said, "Images of this alarming incident have been circulated widely and we continue to work through the information received to identify the man responsible.
"We are grateful to those who have assisted so far. However, I am also appealing for anyone who has given just a name to contact police or Crimestoppers again with as much information as possible so we can fully follow up those lines of enquiry."
Anyone with information should call detectives from Wandsworth CID on 020 3276 2606 or via 101, or tweet @MetCC.
Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
September 13, 2017