Murder suspect caught on CCTV after fatal crash, court hears

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 18:03 · Archive

CCTV footage shows a man accused of murder refuelling and swapping vehicles after a fatal crash that killed a head teacher.

Simon Richardson, 35, of Sale, is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court for the death of head teacher Michael Mullins, 56, who was hit by a Volvo. CCTV footage released by the Crown Prosecution Service and shown to the court documents Richardson's movements after the collision. The footage shows him refuelling at a petrol station in Lymm, then travelling to a salon before returning to Altrincham.

Gabriella Debotte, a passenger in Richardson's vehicle, testified that Richardson said 'he's under the car' as he dragged Mullins 2.2km from the scene to Wet Gate Lane. She told the court that later that evening, while she was upstairs in her home, Richardson was 'laughing and joking' as he listened to music and drank alcohol with a friend.

Following the crash, Richardson travelled to Bramley Farm pub nearby where he swapped his Volvo for a silver transit van owned by his friend Aaron Parry. Police spotted him the next day in this vehicle, leading to a high-speed chase during which he attempted to flee on foot. Richardson denies murder, manslaughter and dangerous driving. The trial continues.

How it is being reported

• Watch as murder suspect gets petrol and swaps vehicle after fatal crashCCTV footage of the moments a man accused of murder filled up with petrol and swapped his vehicle after a fatal crash has been released.Northwich Guardian · 21 Oct, 17:35
• Watch as murder suspect gets petrol and swaps vehicle after fatal crashCCTV footage of the moments a man accused of murder filled up with petrol and swapped his vehicle after a fatal crash has been released.Warrington Guardian · 21 Oct, 17:35

In this story: Simon Richardson · Michael Mullins · Gabriella Debotte · Aaron Parry · Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court · Sale · Lymm · Altrincham

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