Ricky Hatton was found dead this morning.

Article – World boxing champion Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton has been found dead at his home in Greater Manchester.

The Stockport-born fighter was 46 years old. A police cordon was in place at his home in Gee Cross, Hyde this morning (September 14).

Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that a body has been found and said that the death is not being treated as suspicious.

The devastating news comes months after the legendary boxer announced his return to boxing with a fight planned in December.

Mr Hatton, who would have turned 47 in October, had spoken openly about his struggles with mental health and drug addiction.

He survived suicide attempts and overcame an fall out with his family who he made up with after addressing his own mental health.

During his boxing career, he held multiple world championships, as well as UK titles, and was named Fighter of the Year in 2015.

A GMP spokesperson said: "Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances."