Murder charge after head teacher knocked off bike and killed

Head Teacher Killed in Cycling Accident

A 56-year-old head teacher, Michael Mullins, died following a collision with a car on Paddock Lane in Altrincham while returning home from work. The incident occurred on Monday evening, marking the end of his 17-year tenure at Stretford Grammar School in Greater Manchester.

Suspect Simon Richardson, 34, with no fixed address, faces multiple charges including murder, manslaughter, dangerous driving, and failing to stop after the accident. He is scheduled to appear in Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Friday. Two additional individuals—a man and a woman—arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving have been released on bail.

“Our loving dad, husband, brother-in-law, ‘Diddy’, uncle and son-in-law passed away after being knocked off his bike. A gap has been left in our hearts and within his role as a head teacher of Stretford Grammar school.”

“He was devoted to his family, and our lives will never be the same. Our Dad gave us fantastic memories growing up, including a trip getting lost at night around Washington DC, but it was in his role as a grandad where he truly excelled. Our love and memories of Michael will know no limits. We will love him forever, to Saturn and beyond.”

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage related to the incident. For updates, tune into BBC Radio Manchester via Sounds, follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or share story ideas with the BBC via WhatsApp at 0808 100 2230.