An inquiry into the unexpected death of Ricky Hatton, a renowned British boxing icon, is set to commence on Thursday morning, following his tragic passing at 46 years old about a month ago. The former world champion was discovered deceased at his residence in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on September 14, causing a ripple across the sports community. His funeral took place last Friday, drawing thousands of mourners in Manchester, including various celebrities attending the service at the city’s cathedral.
Subsequent to the unfortunate event, details surrounding Hatton’s demise remain undisclosed, with the cause of death yet to be made public. Nevertheless, some aspects of the incident will come to light on Thursday as the police, ruling out foul play, have passed the case to the coroner for investigation.
The official opening of the inquest is scheduled to occur at South Manchester Coroners’ Court in Stockport at 9 am on Thursday, presided over by the area’s senior coroner, Alison Mutch.
Inquests are initiated by coroners when there are suspicions that a death may not be due to natural causes. These proceedings serve as brief administrative hearings where the coroner initiates the inquiry into the death, confirming the deceased’s identity and any known medical causes of death. Based on the information gathered, the coroner will decide whether a full inquest is necessary and may adjourn the hearing for further investigations.
Ricky Hatton had been vocal about his mental health struggles, as highlighted in his daughter Millie’s emotional eulogy at his funeral. His friend and longtime manager, Paul Speak, discovered Hatton’s lifeless body at his home, initially assuming he had overslept. However, upon closer inspection, the heartbreaking reality unfolded, prompting Speak to notify the authorities. Despite the tragic circumstances, Speak remains convinced that Hatton did not intend to take his own life, emphasizing the positive plans Hatton had for the future.
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