Man accused of dragging head teacher's body 2km after collision

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

A man accused of murdering a head teacher allegedly dragged his body under his car for 2.2km after a collision.

Simon Richardson is accused of murdering Michael Mullins, headteacher of Stretford Grammar School, following a collision in Lymm on 20 April. Richardson's trial began at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. The prosecution alleges that Richardson's black Volvo XC90 failed to stop at a give-way junction on Warburton Lane, striking Mullins as he cycled home from work. Mullins was thrown onto the bonnet and his foot became trapped in the front-left wheel assembly.

The prosecution says Richardson then drove away with Mullins beneath the car, at times exceeding 60mph in a 30mph zone, for about 2.2km over four-and-a-half minutes. A blood trail was left along the road, and the Volvo stopped for more than a minute at a junction on Mill Lane and Wet Gate Lane.

The jury was shown images of the damaged Volvo and automatic number plate recognition footage in which the driver's window was open. Prosecutor Phil Barnes told the court that the damage showed Richardson 'must have known' he had hit someone. Richardson denies murder, manslaughter and dangerous driving.

How it is being reported

• Man accused of murder 'dragged' head teacher's body 2km before fleeing - court hearsA man accused of the murder of a head teacher allegedly 'dragged' his body under his car for more than 2km and attempted to dislodge him before fleeing the scene.Northwich Guardian · 13 Oct, 15:45
• Man accused of murder 'dragged' head teacher's body 2km before fleeing - court hearsA man accused of the murder of a head teacher allegedly 'dragged' his body under his car for more than 2km and attempted to dislodge him before fleeing the scene.Warrington Guardian · 13 Oct, 15:45

In this story: Simon Richardson · Michael Mullins · Stretford Grammar School · Lymm · Manchester

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