Overview

• Senior coroner Alison Mutch recorded a provisional cause of death as “hanging” during a brief hearing in Stockport.
• Hatton, 46, was found unresponsive at his Hyde home on September 14 by his manager, Paul Speak, who attended court on the family’s behalf.
• Greater Manchester Police said there are no suspicious circumstances and the death was referred to the coroner.
• Evidence to the court noted Hatton was last seen by family on September 12 when he appeared well and that he was due to fly to Dubai on the morning he was discovered.
• A post-mortem has been conducted, the inquest was adjourned, and a full hearing is listed for March 20, 2026, when wider medical and witness evidence is expected.