A man has been found guilty of murdering a headteacher who was dragged under his car for more than a mile after being hit while cycling home.
Simon Richardson struck 56-year-old Michael Mullins, headteacher of Stretford Grammar School, with his Volvo in Altrincham in April. The collision happened at the junction of Dunham Road and Warburton Lane as Mr Mullins was cycling home from work.
Mr Mullins was dragged beneath the wheels of Richardson's car for 1.3 miles (2.2km) before he died at the roadside on Wet Gate Lane in Lymm.
Trial and Verdict
Richardson, 35, of no fixed abode but formerly of Epsom Avenue, Sale, denied murder, an alternative offence of manslaughter, and dangerous driving. He stood trial at Minshull Street Crown Court.
Today (October 30), after two days of deliberations, he was found guilty of murder and dangerous driving.
Sentencing
He will be sentenced on Monday November 2.
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