Man Charged with Murder in Headteacher's Cycling Death

A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a grammar school headteacher who was struck and killed by a car while cycling in Greater Manchester.

Simon Richardson, of no fixed address, faces charges of murder, manslaughter, dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene, and driving without insurance following the collision on Paddock Lane in Altrincham on Monday, April 20. The incident occurred around 6:10 p.m., when emergency services responded to reports of a car striking a cyclist. The victim, Michael Mullins, 56, from Weaverham near Northwich, was treated by paramedics but was pronounced dead at the scene. He had served as headteacher at Stretford Grammar School in Trafford for 17 years and was riding home at the time of the crash.

Richardson was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Friday. Greater Manchester Police initially arrested three men and one woman in connection with the incident, but the other three have been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Mr. Mullins, remembered as a devoted family man and educator, leaves behind a wife, children, and grandchildren. In a...