A 56-year-old man who sadly died following a collision in Trafford yesterday (Monday 20 April 2026) been formally named as Michael Mullins, 56 from Weaverham, Northwich.

The family of Michael Mullins have paid tribute to their “loving Dad, husband, Brother-in-law, ‘Diddy’, Uncle, Son in law”:

“Our loving Dad, husband, Brother-in-law, ‘Diddy’, Uncle, Son in law, passed away last night after being knocked off his bike.

“He was devoted to his family, and our lives will never be the same. A gap has been left in our hearts and within his role as a headteacher of Stretford Grammar school.

“Our Dad gave us fantastic memories growing up including a trip getting lost at night around Washington D.C 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.”

At this time the family request privacy.

Officers were called to Paddock Lane, Altrincham at around 6:10pm yesterday (20.04.26) following reports of a collision involving a cyclist and a car.

The car failed to stop however over the course of yesterday and today, officers have made 4 arrests in relation to this incident. Three men and one woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. All remain in custody for questioning.

The cyclist, a man in his 50s, was treated at the scene however despite best efforts at the scene, he sadly died. Our thoughts are with his family, who are being supported by specialist officers.

If you have any information or dashcam footage of this incident which could assist the investigation, please contact SCIU on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2771 of 20.04.26.

Alternatively, you can call us on 101 or talk to us via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk.

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