In a shocking twist that could change everything we thought we knew about the sudden death of former boxing legend Ricky Hatton, a confidential police source has reportedly confirmed that DNA belonging to a second, unidentified person was found at the scene.
According to a leaked forensic summary obtained by The Daily Gazette, the sample — described as a “partial but significant DNA profile” — does not match any member of Hatton’s family, friends, or known associates. Investigators are now scrambling to determine who this mysterious person was, and what they were doing in Hatton’s home the night he died.
The DNA Discovery That Changes Everything
The leak, which allegedly came from a source within the Greater Manchester Police, suggests that officers found biological traces — believed to be skin cells or sweat — on a glass and a door handle inside Hatton’s private gym area.
“It’s not Hatton’s. It’s not anyone we’ve accounted for,” the insider told reporters. “That’s why things are getting complicated.”
If verified, this discovery could blow open the investigation and discredit the initial theory that Hatton’s death was self-inflicted or accidental — a narrative that had dominated early reports.
Police Trying to Contain the Leak
When pressed for comment, Greater Manchester Police neither confirmed nor denied the claims, issuing a short statement late Thursday night:
“The investigation into the death of Mr. Hatton remains active and ongoing. We will not comment on unverified reports or leaked materials.”
However, multiple outlets report that detectives have discreetly expanded the forensic search radius, suggesting that the leak may in fact be true.
Meanwhile, online speculation has reached a fever pitch, with social media users asking the question everyone’s thinking:
Who else was there that night?
Signs of a Struggle Re-Examined
The alleged DNA evidence comes just days after rumors surfaced that Hatton’s autopsy revealed faint bruising on his arms and neck, consistent with the possibility that he had been restrained or grabbed.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Leonard Fields, who has reviewed similar cases, said the DNA discovery “completely shifts the timeline of events.”
“If there’s foreign DNA in multiple locations within the scene, it suggests interaction — not coincidence. It raises the strong possibility that someone else was physically present during or shortly before Hatton’s death,” he explained.
Theories Spread Like Wildfire
Online investigators and fans have been quick to connect the dots.
Some believe the unknown DNA could belong to a close associate or even a business contact, citing Hatton’s rumored involvement in underground betting and match-fixing disputes.
Others point to his recent argument with a “mystery woman”, reported by his mother in earlier interviews, as a potential lead.
On Reddit and X (formerly Twitter), hashtags like #HattonCase and #SecondDNA have begun trending, with users analyzing photos of the house and speculating on why police didn’t announce this earlier.
“They said he was alone. They said it was an accident,” one viral post read. “So why is there someone else’s DNA in his gym?”
Could It Be a Cover-Up?
Several journalists covering the case have noted that the police department has become increasingly tight-lipped since the leak.
Some insiders claim that early forensic findings may have been “withheld to protect the integrity of the investigation,” while others suggest that pressure from higher authorities might be suppressing details that would paint a darker picture.
“When a case involves a high-profile public figure,” said a retired officer familiar with celebrity investigations, “it’s not uncommon for certain findings to be held back — especially if the implications could spark a media storm.”
That “storm” may already be here.
What Happens Next
Authorities are reportedly running the DNA through the UK National Criminal Database to find a match — a process that could take weeks. Meanwhile, investigators are reviewing security footage from surrounding streets and businesses to determine whether any unidentified visitors approached Hatton’s home on the night in question.
A senior detective told The Mirror:
“We have several leads. Nothing is off the table. This new development is being treated with the highest priority.”
A Mystery That Refuses to Die
The revelation has reignited public suspicion and plunged the case back into uncertainty.
Was Ricky Hatton’s death really a tragic accident — or was someone else there, ensuring that the truth would never come out?
For now, the world can only wait as investigators sift through the evidence — and as fans cling to one haunting question:
If there was someone else in that room… who were they, and what really happened that night?