Driver who dragged head teacher to his death jailed for life

BBC News Monday 02 November 2026, 15:44 UTC 1 min read

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Simon Richardson is told he will have to serve at least 25 years for the murder of Michael Mullins.

Simon Richardson (PERSON) Michael Mullins (PERSON)

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