Man found guilty of murdering cyclist Michael Mullins
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 15:40 · Archive
Simon Richardson has been convicted of murdering Michael Mullins, a 56-year-old head teacher struck by a car while cycling home from work.
Simon Richardson, 35, of Sale, has been found guilty of murdering Michael Mullins, 56, a head teacher from Weaverham. The collision occurred on 20 April when Mr Mullins was cycling home from work. Richardson was driving a Volvo and failed to give way at a stop sign before striking Mr Mullins, who became trapped beneath the vehicle. Richardson then drove away, later changing cars in an attempt to evade capture.
Richardson was arrested on 21 April after a short police pursuit and charged with murder. The trial took place at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, where jurors deliberated for ten hours and 55 minutes before returning a guilty verdict on Friday.
Mr Mullins' family attended every day of the trial. In a statement, his wife said: 'My past, present and future have been brutally and callously torn apart. I am, we are, completely bereft and adrift without our anchor, Michael Mullins.' Their son described his father as 'the type of dad that would show up to everything'.
How it is being reported
- Family pay tribute to ‘the perfect dad’ and their ‘anchor’ as murderer found guiltyThe family of a beloved dad, husband and head teacher have paid tribute to their ‘anchor’ after a man has been convicted of his murder.Northwich Guardian · 30 Oct, 14:56
- Family pay tribute to ‘the perfect dad’ and their ‘anchor’ as murderer found guiltyThe family of a beloved dad, husband and head teacher have paid tribute to their ‘anchor’ after a man has been convicted of his murder.Warrington Guardian · 30 Oct, 14:56
In this story: Michael Mullins · Simon Richardson · Weaverham · Sale · Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court
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