Driver who dragged cyclist under his car jailed for life for murder

The Guardian UK Monday 02 November 2026, 15:43 UTC By Mark Brown North of England correspondent 1 min read

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Simon Richardson hit Michael Mullins, dragged him for more than a mile under his Volvo XC90, and ran him overA driver who ploughed into a headteacher who was cycling home from school and dragged him, trapped under his car, for more than a mile has been jailed for life. Simon Richardson, who ignored give-way signs at a junction before the collision, was told he must serve a minimum of 25 years after a jury last week found him guilty of murder.

Simon Richardson hit Michael Mullins, dragged him for more than a mile under his Volvo XC90, and ran him over

A driver who ploughed into a headteacher who was cycling home from school and dragged him, trapped under his car, for more than a mile has been jailed for life.

Simon Richardson, who ignored give-way signs at a junction before the collision, was told he must serve a minimum of 25 years after a jury last week found him guilty of murder.

Simon Richardson (PERSON) Michael Mullins (PERSON) Volvo (ORG)

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Driver who dragged cyclist under his car jailed for life for murder

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