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Driver with five road convictions guilty of murdering cyclist and headteacher
Simon Richardson, 35, has been convicted of murdering headteacher Michael Mullins after striking him with an SUV and driving on for more than a mile. The case has highlighted Richardson’s history of road offences and the circumstances surrounding his release on bail; he faces a mandatory life sentence, with the minimum term to be set by a judge.
Mullins, 56, was cycling home from Stretford Grammar School on 20 April when he was hit in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. The court heard Richardson drove at up to 60mph, allegedly swerving to dislodge him, before Mullins was thrown clear near Lymm and died at the scene about 40 minutes later. Richardson had five previous road-related convictions, including drink-driving and driving while disqualified, and 28 previous offences overall; he was on bail while awaiting trial on other allegations.
In short
- Simon Richardson was convicted of murdering cyclist Michael Mullins.
- He drove on for more than a mile after hitting him.
- Richardson had five previous road-related convictions.
Explained simply
Road traffic offences range from motoring violations to more serious crimes such as drink-driving or driving while disqualified. Previous convictions do not automatically prevent someone from driving, but courts can impose driving bans and other penalties.
Michael Mullins was the headteacher of Stretford Grammar School and was cycling home when he was struck by an SUV. Simon Richardson had previous convictions for road-related offences and was on bail awaiting trial on other allegations; bail allows a person accused of a crime to remain at liberty while their case is pending.
Murder carries a mandatory life sentence in England and Wales. A judge sets the minimum term a person must serve before they can be considered for release, taking account of the circumstances of the case.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Revealed, the appalling driving record of callous murderer who mowed down respected headteacher and dragged him to his death”.