Simon Richardson, a 35‑year‑old who had just left prison, was found guilty of murder after a fatal collision in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. The incident occurred on April 20 when Richardson drove a two‑ton SUV through a junction at high speed. Witnesses said he was “tanking it,” indicating reckless acceleration. The vehicle struck a headteacher described in reports as uniquely talented. After the impact, the driver continued moving, dragging the victim for more than a mile before the victim was found. Police recovered the SUV and linked it to Richardson through forensic evidence. The court sentenced him to the maximum term for murder.