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Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial LIVE as evidence continues after accused 'knowingly dragged victim under his car for a mile'
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a crime & justice story. Manchester Evening News is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 14 Oct 2026, 09:36 UTC. 3 material updates are listed in the timeline. The headline in use is “Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial LIVE as evidence continues after accused 'knowingly dragged victim under his car for a mile'”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Simon Richardson denies denies murder; an alternate offence of manslaughter; and dangerous driving. He is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of popular educator Michael Mullins.
Story timeline
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- First reported by Manchester Evening News
- New development reported by Manchester Evening News
- Picked up by Manchester Evening News
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- Manchester Evening News