Driver Jailed for Dragging Head Teacher

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1. 30 Oct

   The court heard Richardson drove through "give way" markings at a junction in Warburton and collided with Mr Mullins, who went under his vehicle.

   3 outlets · BBC
2. 2 Nov

   “You did that because you decided escaping from the scene of an accident was more important than a human life.”

   3 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 9 articles

• 2 Nov Driver who dragged cyclist under his car jailed for life for murderSimon Richardson was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years for the murder of Michael Mullins, 56, who was cycling home from school when he was hit by Richardson's car. The collision occurred in Warburton, Greater Manchester; Richardson ignored Mullins's presence under his vehicle and dragged him over a mile before attempting to dislodge him at another location. Mullins died from the injuries…The Guardian
• 2 Nov Driver who dragged head teacher to his death jailed for lifeSimon Richardson, 35, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 25 years for murdering Michael Mullins, a 56-year-old head teacher from Stretford Grammar School, by dragging him under his car for over a mile after a collision. The incident occurred on April 20 in Warburton, Greater Manchester. Richardson had previously accumulated 28 driving-related offenses spanning 15 years and was on bail at the…BBC
• 2 Nov Motorist who dragged cyclist under car for more than a mile jailed for murderRichardson, 35, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 25 years for the murder of cyclist Michael Mullins after dragging him under his car for over a mile in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. The incident occurred when Richardson failed to stop at give-way markers and hit Mr. Mullins, who became trapped beneath the vehicle as Richardson fled the scene. Judge Mrs Justice Brunner described Richardson's…Evening Standard
• 2 Nov Revealed, the appalling driving record of callous murderer who mowed down respected headteacher and dragged him to his deathSimon Richardson, 35, was convicted of murdering Michael Mullins, a 56-year-old headteacher in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, by running him over and dragging him for more than a mile at up to 60mph on April 20. At the time, Richardson had five previous driving convictions dating back to 2011, including hit-and-run and drink-driving offenses. He was also on bail for assaulting an emergency worker when he committed…Daily Mail
• 30 Oct Wife of headteacher dragged a mile under car says her life has been ‘torn apart’A headteacher named Michael Mullins was killed when a driver, Richard Richardson, hit him with his car and dragged him for more than a mile in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. After a trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, Richardson was found guilty of murder. The victim's wife stated that her life has been "brutally and callously torn apart," emphasizing how irreplaceable Mr. Mullins was to his family and…Evening Standard
• 30 Oct Motorist who dragged cyclist under car for more than a mile convicted of murderSimon Richardson, 35, was convicted of murder for running over cyclist Michael Mullins and dragging him under his car for more than a mile in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Prosecutors argued that Richardson knew Mullins was trapped beneath the vehicle but chose to drive away to avoid consequences. The trial heard testimony from Richardson’s cousin Gabrielle Debotte who confirmed hearing moaning sounds as they…Evening Standard
• 30 Oct Man who ran over cyclist and dragged him under car for a mile convicted of murderMichael Mullins, a 56-year-old headteacher, died after being hit by a Volvo XC90 driven by Simon Richardson in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. After the collision on April 20, Richardson drove for over a mile with Mullins trapped under his car before attempting to dislodge him at another location. Despite claiming he did not realize Mullins was underneath his vehicle, Richardson was found guilty of murder and faces…The Guardian
• 30 Oct Killer driver who mowed down 'uniquely talented' headteacher in two-ton SUV and dragged him for over a mile convicted of his murderSimon Richardson, 35, has been convicted of murdering Michael Mullins, 56, a headteacher at Stretford Grammar School, after hitting him with his SUV and dragging him for over a mile while speeding. The incident occurred on April 20 in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Witnesses described Richardson as driving recklessly and deliberately veering to dislodge Mullins from the vehicle before abandoning him at a grass…Daily Mail
• 30 Oct Murderer dragged head teacher to his death in carA man named Simon Richardson has been convicted of murdering Michael Mullins, a 56-year-old head teacher, who was dragged under Richardson's car for over a mile after being hit while cycling in Warburton, Greater Manchester. Prosecutors alleged that Richardson fled the scene and continued driving with Mr. Mullins trapped underneath until he was found by a motorcyclist in Lymm, Cheshire, where emergency services…BBC

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