Coroner ‘cannot be satisfied’ that Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Kyriakos Petrakos and PA MediaMarch 21, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Coroner ‘cannot be satisfied’ that Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life

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An inquest into the death of former boxing champion Ricky Hatton concluded that the coroner could not determine his death as suicide. Hatton, 46, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on September 14th, with the cause of death determined as hanging. Despite a history of depression and substance abuse, and being over the legal drink-drive limit at the time of his death, family members reported Hatton was doing well in the days leading up to his death and had plans to travel to Dubai. The coroner noted the lack of evidence indicating intent to take his own life, as well as evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The coroner recorded a narrative verdict, stating that Hatton's intention remained unclear due to alcohol influence and the presence of CTE.

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Hyde, Greater Manchester

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