Simon Richardson, 34, faces charges of murder, manslaughter, dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving without insurance after a collision in Altrincham, Cheshire, at around 6.10pm on Monday.
Headteacher Michael Mullins, 56, from nearby Northwich, was treated at the scene but died shortly after.
Richardson, of no fixed abode, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court later today.
Officers have since made an appeal for CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from around the area at the time of the incident.
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Simon Richardson has been charged over the death of Michael Mullins, headteacher of Stretford Grammar School.
Friday 24 April 2026 11:57, UK
The family of Michael Mullins paid tribute to him. Pic: GMP
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The family of Michael Mullins paid tribute to him. Pic: GMP
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A man has been charged with murder after a headteacher was knocked off his bike.
Simon Richardson, 34, faces charges of murder, manslaughter, dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving without insurance after a collision in Altrincham, Cheshire, at around 6.10pm on Monday.
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Headteacher Michael Mullins, 56, from nearby Northwich, was treated at the scene but died shortly after.
Richardson, of no fixed abode, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court later today.
Officers have since made an appeal for CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from around the area at the time of the incident.
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Mr Mullins, headteacher of Stretford Grammar School, was described as a “loving dad, husband, brother-in-law, ‘Diddy’, uncle, son-in-law” by his family.
Mr Mullins was described as a ‘loving dad and husband’. Pic: GMP
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Mr Mullins was described as a ‘loving dad and husband’. Pic: GMP
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They said he “passed away after being knocked off his bike.”
The tribute went on: “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.”
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