Overview
- Senior coroner Alison Mutch said she could not be satisfied that Hatton intended to take his own life, noting the absence of a note and evidence that he had made significant future plans.
- Toxicology found Hatton was over twice the legal drink‑drive limit, with alcohol levels consistent with intoxication and evidence of prior cocaine use and cannabinoids.
- Neuropathological analysis identified mild chronic traumatic encephalopathy on microscopic examination, though its effect on behavior could not be determined.
- Hatton was discovered unresponsive in the games room of his Hyde home by manager Paul Speak, with police finding no suspicious circumstances and the house secure.
- Family testimony described recent memory decline and the belief the death was not premeditated, with relatives detailing upcoming trips to Dubai and Thailand that he was anticipating.