Overview

• A two-hour cortege set off from the Cheshire Cheese in Gee Cross, paused for a dove release at The New Inn and stops at Hatton’s Gym, then arrived for a private midday service at Manchester Cathedral before heading to the Etihad Stadium.
• Crowds lined the route through Hyde, Denton and the city centre, applauding and singing as a Reliant three-wheeler from Only Fools and Horses led the procession.
• High-profile mourners included Tyson Fury, Amir Khan, Liam Gallagher, Wayne Rooney, Frank Bruno, Freddie Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness, and Manchester City great Mike Summerbee.
• Greater Manchester Police reiterated that the September 14 death of the 46-year-old at his Hyde home is not being treated as suspicious, and no cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
• Tributes highlighted Hatton’s fanbase and advocacy on mental health, with fundraising for Andy’s Man Club and CALM and the newly formed Ricky Hatton Foundation promoted by supporters.