In a shocking twist to the investigation into the death of boxing icon Ricky Hatton, police have confirmed the discovery of a hidden mobile phone tucked away in a wardrobe inside his Manchester home.
What stunned detectives most, however, was the last text message sent from the device shortly before his death — a message that immediately prompted authorities to alert an emergency response team.
The Hidden Phone
According to investigators, the phone was not Hatton’s main device but a secondary handset kept entirely out of sight. Officers found it wrapped in clothing at the back of a locked wardrobe.
A police insider described the discovery as “deeply unusual and highly significant”, noting that Hatton’s family had no knowledge of the phone’s existence.
The Final Message
Forensic experts revealed that the final outgoing text, sent less than an hour before Hatton was found unresponsive, contained cryptic and troubling words.
While police have not yet released the exact contents, sources say the message hinted at fear, secrecy, and an urgent warning.
“It was enough to send shockwaves through the investigation team,” one officer admitted. “The language in that text made us immediately escalate our response.”
Family Left Reeling
Hatton’s wife and children were reportedly speechless after being informed of the discovery.
A close family friend revealed: “They didn’t know he even had this phone, let alone who he was communicating with. It raises so many painful questions.”
The Investigation Deepens
Detectives are now working to trace the recipient of the final message. Cyber units are examining the phone’s call logs, encrypted apps, and deleted data to piece together the boxer’s final hours.
The possibility that Hatton was in contact with someone unknown to his family has fueled speculation of hidden struggles in his private life.
Fans in Shock
News of the mysterious phone has sent the UK boxing world into a frenzy. Fans on social media have expressed disbelief, with one writing: “First the autopsy mystery, now a secret phone? This is like a movie.”
What’s Next?
Police have not ruled out holding a press conference to reveal the content of the last message once analysis is complete. For now, the shocking discovery has left more questions than answers, and the family — along with millions of fans — await clarity on the secret phone that may hold the key to Hatton’s final moments.
