In a shocking development, police investigating the sudden death of retired boxing legend Ryan Halston have confirmed that a former associate has come forward, claiming he was paid by an unknown individual to “handle something” the night before Halston was found dead.
The revelation — described by detectives as a “major shift” in the direction of the case — has prompted renewed scrutiny into the boxer’s final hours.
“The individual in question approached us voluntarily,” said Detective Inspector Claire Morton. “What he described raises serious questions about what really happened that night.”
Sources close to the investigation say the man’s statement included specific details about the time and location of the alleged meeting, though police have declined to release those publicly.
“It wasn’t just vague talk,” one insider said. “He described movements and conversations that line up disturbingly well with other evidence.”
Investigators are now working to confirm whether the payment he described can be traced through bank transfers or encrypted messages.
Halston, 45, was found unresponsive in his Manchester home last month, sparking nationwide headlines. Initially ruled as “non-suspicious,” the case has since reopened after inconsistencies emerged in forensic analysis and witness statements.
“If what this man says proves true,” said a senior officer, “it changes everything.”
Authorities say more information will be released pending the results of digital forensics and financial tracing operations expected later this week.
