Man to stand trial over head teacher death in Lymm crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Simon Richardson stands trial at Manchester Crown Court for the death of head teacher Michael Mullins in a collision in Lymm on 20 April.

Simon Richardson, 34, of Epsom Avenue in Sale, stands trial today at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court for the death of Michael Mullins, a 56-year-old head teacher. The fatal collision occurred in Lymm on 20 April. Mr Mullins was cycling home from Stretford Grammar School, where he worked as head teacher, when he was struck by a car that failed to stop at the scene.

Richardson was charged with murder, manslaughter and dangerous driving following the crash. He appeared before Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court via video link from HMP Forest Bank last month, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. He has been held on remand at the prison since his arrest. The trial is predicted to last around five weeks.

The family of Mr Mullins previously paid tribute to him as a devoted husband, father, and son-in-law. In a statement they said: 'He was devoted to his family, and our lives will never be the same.' Following the collision, three men and a woman were initially arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, but Richardson was the person charged in relation to the incident.

How it is being reported

• Man accused of murder of much-loved head teacher in crash to stand trial todayA man who has been accused of the murder of a much-loved head teacher following a crash in Lymm is due to stand trial today, Tuesday.Northwich Guardian · 13 Oct, 05:00
• Man accused of murder of much-loved head teacher in Lymm crash to stand trial todayA man who has been accused of the murder of a much-loved head teacher following a crash in Lymm is due to stand trial today, Tuesday.Warrington Guardian · 13 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Simon Richardson · Michael Mullins · Lymm · Stretford Grammar School · Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court · Sale · Weaverham

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