Man charged with murdering headteacher on bicycle
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 17:38 · Archive
Simon Richardson is accused of striking cyclist Michael Mullins, 56, a headteacher, on 20 April as he cycled home from Stretford Grammar School in Manchester.
Simon Richardson, 35, is accused of murdering headteacher Michael Mullins, 56, after striking him with a black Volvo XC90 on 20 April. Mr Mullins was cycling home from Stretford Grammar School in Manchester when he was hit at the junction of Dunham Road and Warburton Lane in Warburton, Trafford, during the early evening.
According to the Daily Mail, Richardson allegedly failed to stop at the scene and instead accelerated to 60mph in a 30mph zone, dragging Mr Mullins along the road for 1.3 miles before his foot became entangled in the vehicle's suspension. The Independent reports that Richardson later drove to a country lane in Lymm, Cheshire, where he allegedly 'veered sharply and deliberately from side to side' and mounted a grass verge, finally dislodging Mr Mullins at Wet Gate Lane.
Mr Mullins, a married father-of-two from Northwich, Cheshire, was found still breathing but was pronounced dead at the scene at 6.50pm, about 40 minutes after the collision. Prosecutors say Richardson knew Mr Mullins was beneath his vehicle but drove on anyway. The Independent reports that Richardson also sped away from police the following day while driving a silver Ford Transit van.
How it is being reported
- Man accused of murdering headteacher had ‘no consideration’ for road users, jury toldMichael Mullins was cycling home from Stretford Grammar School when he was hit by a carThe Independent · 20 Oct, 17:15
- Moment 'murderer' overtakes car 'before hitting headteacher and dragging him under car for 1.3miles' is shown to courtSimon Richardson is accused of striking Michael Mullens as he pedalled home from work as a headteacher at Stretford Grammar School on April 20.Daily Mail · 19 Oct, 23:54
In this story: Simon Richardson · Michael Mullins · Stretford Grammar School · Manchester · Warburton · Lymm
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