A vehicle that belonged to the late Ricky Hatton was deliberately set on fire in what authorities believe to be a targeted attack outside the residence of his son, Campbell. The incident occurred in Hattersley, Hyde, prompting a police and fire response to the scene where a front window was also damaged.
After the car was engulfed in flames, the driveway of the property was left charred and littered with burnt debris. Campbell Hatton, son of the former boxing world champion who passed away at 46 in September, expressed devastation over the destruction of his late father’s car, which held sentimental value for him.
Campbell disclosed details of the incident on social media, identifying two individuals captured on CCTV footage who appeared to have carried out the attack. Greater Manchester Police were alerted to the fire at around 11:45 pm on Monday and have since been conducting investigations without any arrests made yet.
Authorities emphasized that the incident seems to be isolated, posing no immediate danger to the public. They are actively seeking information from the community to aid in their ongoing inquiries into the deliberate vehicle fire. Additionally, emergency services responded to a gas leak report the following morning, ensuring the safety of the area with no reported injuries.
Individuals with relevant information are urged to reach out to the police through various channels, including calling 101 or using LiveChat on the official police website. Alternatively, they can provide tips anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111, quoting log number 4273 of 29/06/2026.
