Tributes have been pouring in since the news broke that British boxing legend Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde this morning.

Our reporter, Greta Simspon, is at the scene in Gee Cross where one man, who said he was a close friend of Ricky’s, had driven down from Scotland after hearing the tragic news.

He got the call at about 8 o' clock this morning, and said: "I've just cried for four or five hours, the whole drive down. I can’t believe it."

Fellow boxing champion Tyson Fury took to social media to pay tribute to Hatton, and shared some photos of the pair together.

He wrote on Instagram : "Rip to the legend @rickyhatton may he rip. There will only ever be 1 Ricky hatton. can't believe this so young." Content cannot be displayed without consent

Bolton -

See Full Page