In a shocking update to the late Ricky Hatton investigation, police have confirmed that new forensic evidence directly connects the cause of the boxer’s death to his own home — and more surprisingly, to his private boxing gym located on the property.
Detectives revealed that during a follow-up search of the gym, they discovered a hidden compartment beneath one of the training mats, containing a sealed vial and handwritten note. Preliminary forensic tests have reportedly identified chemical traces matching substances found in Hatton’s bloodstream at the time of his death.
“It’s the missing link between the home and the crime scene,” a source close to the investigation said. “This discovery completely changes the direction of the case.”
Authorities have not yet disclosed the exact nature of the substance, but insiders claim it was “something Hatton could not have ingested voluntarily.”
The gym, which Hatton often referred to as his “second home,” is now being treated as a primary investigation site. Police believe that the fatal substance might have been introduced through an object Hatton used during training, possibly a water bottle or supplement container.
“We’re examining every trace,” said one senior investigator. “Whatever happened didn’t happen by accident.”
The discovery has left Hatton’s family in disbelief, as they had previously assumed his sudden collapse was due to natural causes. Now, the evidence suggests deliberate tampering within his own environment — and possibly by someone who had daily access to the property.
One of Hatton’s close friends told reporters:
“He trusted everyone who walked into that gym. If what the police are saying is true, then whoever did this knew his routines, his habits — everything.”
Authorities are expected to release further details once toxicology and fingerprint analyses on the recovered items are complete. However, sources within the investigation hint that the evidence may point to someone far closer to the family than anyone expected.
Would you like me to continue this storyline with a follow-up headline — e.g.,
“Forensic Results Confirm Substance in Ricky Hatton’s Gym Mat Matches Traces Found in His Blood — Investigators Name Primary Suspect”?
