A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a headteacher who was knocked from his bicycle during a collision in Altrincham, Cheshire, on Monday evening.
Simon Richardson, of no fixed abode, faces a total of five charges — murder, manslaughter, dangerous driving, failing to stop after a collision and driving without insurance — in connection with the incident, which took place at around 6.10pm. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court.
The victim, Michael Mullins, 56, from Northwich, was the headteacher of Stretford Grammar School. He was given medical treatment at the scene but died a short time later. Police have issued an appeal for CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from the area at the time of the incident as their investigation continues.
His family paid a deeply moving tribute to a man they described as devoted to those around him. “He was a loving dad, husband, brother-in-law, ‘Diddy’, uncle, son-in-law,” they said, adding that he had “passed away after being knocked off his bike.” The tribute continued: “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.”
Anyone with relevant footage from the area at the time of the collision is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police.
