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Murder accused told passenger 'he's under the car' after hitting cyclist

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 17:32 · Archive

A man accused of murder told his passenger 'he's under the car' after his Volvo hit a cyclist and dragged him 2.2km.

Simon Richardson, 35, of Sale, is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court accused of murder after a collision with cyclist Michael Mullins on 20 April. Mullins, a 56-year-old head teacher from Weaverham, was struck by a Volvo at the junction of Dunham Road and Paddock Lane and became trapped beneath the vehicle. Richardson then dragged the cyclist 2.2km before stopping.

Richardson's cousin, Gabrielle Debotte, 27, was a passenger in the car and gave evidence to the court. She said she screamed 'bike' three times as the vehicle approached the junction, having noticed a cyclist coming towards them. Debotte told the court that Richardson, who described himself as 'a professional driver', did not slow down despite her warnings.

After the collision, Richardson stopped the car for 'a split second', during which Debotte said she told him 'you need to get out'. Richardson then drove off without either of them exiting the vehicle. According to Debotte's testimony, Richardson said 'he's under the car' as he continued driving with the cyclist trapped beneath.

Murder accused told passenger 'he's under the car' after hitting cyclist
Image: Northwich Guardian

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In this story: Simon Richardson · Michael Mullins · Gabrielle Debotte · Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court · Weaverham · Sale

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