Nearly a decade after a woman was pushed into the path of an oncoming bus in London, a senior banker with royal ties has been arrested in connection with the long-unsolved “Putney Pusher” case.The 44-year-old man was detained on his £1. Home to 4 million people in west London on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. He is understood to be the director of a private bank and a former British Army officer who had served in several major conflicts.A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “On Monday, June 15, a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. He was taken into 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. The inquiry is ongoing.”The case pertains to a shocking incident on Putney Bridge on May 5, 2017, when a 33-year-old woman was walking during the morning rush hour at around 7.40 am. CCTV footage of that time shows a jogger coming towards him from the opposite direction and then pushing him onto the road.There was room for the jogger to pass safely, but instead the woman was pushed directly into the path of a double-decker bus traveling at approximately 12 mph (43.2 km/h).The bus driver, Oliver Salbris, managed to brake in time, and narrowly escaped a fatal impact. The woman survived the incident without any serious injuries, while the jogger continued crossing the bridge without stopping.The footage went viral. Detectives later interviewed approximately 50 people and over time arrested three suspects.In 2018, the investigation was closed without charges and the case became one of Britain’s most popular unsolved incidents.The latest arrest has reignited interest in the case, with the Daily Mail reporting the suspect has links to prominent European royal families, including the House of Windsor, although police have not commented on those claims.He is also understood to have worked in senior financial roles in the City, advising wealthy clients and institutions. He has been described on professional review forums as personable and respected by colleagues.