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Manager Urges 'Truth' on Ricky Hatton's Death as Inquest Opening Set for Oct. 16

An October 16 hearing will begin the coroner’s review of the non-suspicious death.

Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances after the 46-year-old was found at his Hyde home on 14 September.
  • A brief inquest opening at South Manchester Coroner's Court is listed for 9am on Thursday, October 16, to confirm identity and outline initial circumstances before deciding on any full hearing.
  • Manager and friend Paul Speak, who discovered Hatton, said he wants "the truth" to be established and believes Hatton "did not intend to do it."
  • On Friday, a cortege traveled from Gee Cross to Manchester Cathedral and then the Etihad Stadium, with thousands lining the route and attendees including Tyson Fury, Liam Gallagher and Wayne Rooney.
  • Hatton's family said he appeared "in a good place" and was preparing for a reported December exhibition in Dubai, while daughter Millie delivered a poignant eulogy at the cathedral.