In a shocking new twist in the ongoing investigation into Ricky Hatton’s sudden death, police have confirmed that an unmarked package was delivered to the boxing legend’s Manchester home on the morning he was found unresponsive.
Detectives say the package, which bore no return address and contained only Hatton’s name, was discovered unopened beside his front door during the initial forensic sweep of the property. The revelation has reignited public speculation and prompted renewed scrutiny over the hours leading up to Hatton’s collapse.
“The item is now being analyzed by our forensic science unit,” a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson told The Herald. “We are treating its contents as potentially significant to the timeline of events that morning.”
According to a source close to the investigation, preliminary analysis revealed residue and handwriting traces that “did not match anyone known to the household.” Investigators have since sealed the package and its contents as evidence pending toxicology and fingerprint examination.
Photographs reviewed by insiders reportedly show a small, metallic object and a folded piece of paper inside the parcel. Authorities have declined to confirm details, citing “operational sensitivity.”
“Whatever was in that package appears to have arrived within hours of Mr. Hatton’s final movements,” said a police insider. “We’re not ruling out the possibility that it played a role in what happened next.”
Family members, already reeling from Hatton’s sudden death, were reportedly stunned by the discovery and have requested privacy as investigations continue.
The package’s origin remains unknown, and postal records are being cross-referenced to determine whether it was delivered by hand or through a private courier.
This latest revelation adds another layer of complexity to a case already filled with unanswered questions — from inconsistent medical findings to rumors of missing documents from Hatton’s private office.
Forensic experts are expected to release an update later this week, which could finally reveal what was inside the package — and whether it holds the key to the boxer’s mysterious final hours.
