Simon Richardson Convicted of Murder After Dragging Manchester Headteacher Michael Mullins Under 4x4 for Over a Mile

A jury has convicted Simon Richardson of murder for the death of Michael Mullins, a 56-year-old headteacher at Stretford Grammar School in Manchester. On the evening of April 20, Mullins was cycling home when Richardson struck him with a Volvo XC90 and continued driving for more than a mile with the victim trapped underneath the vehicle. Prosecutors presented evidence that Richardson knew Mullins was under his 4x4 yet kept going, leading to the murder conviction. The case highlights the extreme dangers cyclists face on UK roads and the severe legal consequences for drivers who act with deadly disregard. Richardson now awaits sentencing, while the community mourns a respected educator lost to an act of violence.