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Otabek YusupovManchester Court found 35-year-old Simon Richardson guilty of murdering 56-year-old Michael Mullins, headteacher of Stretford Grammar School, who was dragged under his Volvo XC90 for over a mile on April 20. The key witness was the defendant's cousin, Gabrielle Deboit, who voluntarily confessed to the police. Mullins, who led the school for 17 years and cycled 19 miles regularly, was described by his family as an anchor and perfect father. The judge stated life imprisonment is the only possible sentence, to be announced on Monday. Evidence included Deboit's testimony, CCTV footage, and data from watches and phones showing the car stopped briefly while the victim was trapped. A Manchester court has found 35-year-old Simon Richardson guilty of the murder of 56-year-old Michael Mullins, head teacher of Stretford Grammar School, whose body was dragged under the wheels of his Volvo XC90 for more than a mile on 20 April. A key role in the case was played by the testimony of a passenger — the defendant's cousin. Sentencing will take place on Monday.
Otabek YusupovAt a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey, prosecutors said Salaam Ahmadian and Rahman Salehi were preparing a terrorist attack against Manchester's Jewish community on the instructions of an agent believed to be in Iran. A bomb-making instruction file was found on one defendant's phone. Both deny the charges; the trial is set for June in Manchester.
Sevara AzamovaAt around 15:00 BST on Saturday, a 14-year-old boy was stabbed on the 9th floor of the car park of the Arndale shopping centre in Manchester. Greater Manchester Police said the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The centre was closed for several hours, no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.
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