Simon Richardson convicted of murdering cyclist Michael Mullins

Crime · First reported 30 Oct, 12:28 · Updated 12:52

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Simon Richardson was convicted of murdering headteacher Michael Mullins after driving into him in Altrincham and dragging him beneath his vehicle for more than a mile, according to the Guardian; the Daily Mail also reports the murder conviction. Richardson is due to be sentenced on Monday.

Richardson was found guilty of murdering Michael Mullins, a headteacher, after their vehicles collided in Altrincham on 20 April.
The Guardian reports that Mullins became trapped beneath Richardson’s car, which travelled more than a mile before Mullins was freed; Mullins later died from his injuries.
Richardson was also convicted of dangerous driving in connection with a police pursuit the following day and is due to be sentenced on Monday.

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Key facts

Defendant: Simon Richardson, 35.
Victim: Michael Mullins, a headteacher.
Collision date and location: 20 April, at a junction in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
Convictions: Murder and dangerous driving.
Next step: Sentencing is scheduled for Monday.