Coroner: Hatton's intention to take his own life is unclear

A coroner said it is not possible to conclude Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life and returned a narrative verdict, noting alcohol influence and neuropathological evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

The inquest into former boxing champion Ricky Hatton's death heard evidence and concluded with a narrative verdict. Senior coroner Alison Mutch said there was no clear evidence he intended to take his own life. Family members described him as in good spirits and planning future activities before his death. Key points: - The coroner concluded she could not be satisfied Hatton intended to take his own life and recorded a narrative verdict. - No suicide note was found and police did not uncover evidence that he was planning to take his own life. - Toxicology reported alcohol at levels above the legal driving limit and traces of past cocaine and cannabis use, and postmortem neuropathology reported findings of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. - Family accounts at the inquest said Hatton had recently been in good spirits and had made plans for the near future; his son reacted emotionally at the hearing. Summary: The narrative verdict leaves Hatton's precise intention unclear, with the coroner citing the influence of alcohol alongside neuropathological findings. Undetermined at this time.