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A first inquest hearing following the death of Ricky Hatton is due to take place next week, it has been confirmed.

Mancunian boxing icon Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton was found dead at his home in Gee Cross, Hyde , on the morning of Sunday, September 14.

His cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

Greater Manchester Police said there were believed to be no suspicious circumstances and referred his death to the coroner.

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An inquest opening has now been formally listed.

The hearing will take place at South Manchester Coroners' Court, in Stockport , at 9am next Thursday morning (October 16), before the area's senior coroner Alison Mutch. View 4 Images

Inquest openings are short, administrative hearing

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