Murderer dragged head teacher to his death in car
Summary
Simon Richardson was found guilty of murdering 56-year-old head teacher Michael Mullins, who died after being struck by Richardson’s car while cycling home in Warburton, Greater Manchester. Prosecutors said Richardson drove on with Mullins trapped beneath the car; Richardson was also convicted of dangerous driving and will be sentenced on Monday.Key Facts
- The collision happened on the evening of 20 April in Warburton.
- Mullins was cycling home from work when Richardson’s car hit him at a junction.
- Prosecutors said Richardson initially left the scene, tried to free Mullins, then drove on with him still trapped under the vehicle.
- A motorcyclist found Mullins on a grass verge in a secluded lane in Lymm, Cheshire.
- Emergency services pronounced Mullins dead at the scene.
- Richardson, 35, was convicted of murder and dangerous driving.
- The judge said murder carries a life sentence and set sentencing for Monday at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
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