Moment arsonists firebomb Ricky Hatton's car in 'targeted attack' outside his devastated son Campbell's house

Published: 10:37, 2 July 2026 | Updated: 10:37, 2 July 2026 An investigation is underway after the late Ricky Hatton's car was torched in a 'targeted attack' outside his son Campbell's home in Tameside. Police and fire crews were called to a residential street in Hattersley, Hyde, after the blaze broke out on Monday night.  The incident, which also saw a front window smashed, occurred the evening before a gas leak in the area. A major investigation is now underway after the property's driveway was left charred and covered in burnt debris.  In a post on social media, boxer Campbell Hatton said the vehicle was his late father's, former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton. Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on September 14, aged 46. An inquest heard that he was discovered fully clothed in his games room, with an empty bottle of wine and a half-finished glass nearby.  Toxicology results showed he was more than twice the legal drink-driving limit, with some evidence of cannabis use, and signs of previous cocaine use but no recent use. An investigation is underway after the late Ricky Hatton's car was torched in a 'targeted attack' outside his son Campbell's home in Tameside (pictured is Ricky Hatton with his son Campbell) Police and fire crews were called to the residential street in Hattersley, Hyde after the blaze was started on Monday night A post-mortem also found microscopic evidence of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition linked to repeated head trauma. The coroner ruled that it could not be determined whether he intended to take his own life, as there was no suicide note and his intoxication and brain condition may have affected his judgement.  A narrative conclusion was therefore recorded, meaning his intention at the time of death remains unclear. In a post about Monday night, Campbell, 25, said: 'At around 11.40pm my dad's car got set on fire outside my house.  'CCTV of two lads look like they came through the valley in Hattersley to do it so anyone with any info or cameras that might have caught anything let me know 'Absolutely gutted the car was one of the only things I've got that was my dads and a lot of sentimental stuff ruined. Need to get to the bottom of it I have a seven-year-old daughter who stays here.'  Greater Manchester Police said they were called alongside fire crews to the blaze at around 11.45pm on Monday, June 29. Emergency services remained at the scene conducting investigations throughout Tuesday. No arrests have yet been made. 'Officers from our Tameside district are appealing for information after a vehicle was deliberately set on fire outside an address,' a spokesperson for the force said. 'We were called at 11.45pm to reports or a car which had been set on fire, officers attended the scene along with colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. 'No arrests have been made at this stage.  'It is believed to be a targeted attack with no wider risk to the public, and investigations are ongoing.  'Officers are now appealing to the public for their help as we continue to make enquiries into this incident.' Fire and rescue personnel were then called out on Tuesday morning to reports of a gas leak.  'Firefighters worked alongside partners from Greater Manchester Police and Cadent to make the area safe,' a spokesperson said. 'No injuries were reported and crews were on the scene for around four and a half hours.' Campbell previously revealed that the death of his father became a turning point in his life, saying it ultimately 'saved' him after he struggled with cocaine and alcohol addiction and was just weeks away from taking his own life.  The 25-year-old has since sought treatment in rehab and recently announced his return to boxing after signing a multi-fight deal with Misfits Boxing.  For confidential support, call Samaritans on 116 123, visit samaritans.org or visit thecalmzone.net/get-support  No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.