Campbell Hatton, the 25-year-old son of tragic boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, has expressed his heartbreak after yobs torched his father's old car in a targeted attack. The incident occurred nine months after Ricky Hatton's death at age 46.
Arson Attack Details
Campbell posted CCTV footage showing two unknown individuals throwing petrol over his late father's silver Ford Kuga before setting it ablaze. The fire also damaged Campbell's home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, shattering a window. Campbell, a former professional boxer, said he was left 'shocked' and 'upset' by the attack, which police believe was targeted.
A neighbour alerted Campbell, who was in bed with his partner, just before midnight on Monday. The fire also fractured a gas main, requiring fire crews and police to call Cadent engineers to prevent a larger disaster.
Campbell's Emotional Response
In a social media post, Campbell wrote: '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 dad's 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.'
Campbell also offered a '£££ reward if anyone does know who it was and tells me' following the arson attack.
Background on Ricky Hatton
Ricky Hatton, a UK sporting legend, won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight. He beat legends including Kostya Tszyu and Jose Luis Castillo but suffered devastating losses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2007 and Manny Pacquiao in 2009. He openly spoke about his mental health issues, including drug and alcohol addiction and depression, before his death on 14 September 2025. Thousands lined the streets for his funeral.
Police Investigation
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information. The force stated: 'Officers from our Tameside district are appealing for information after a vehicle was deliberately set on fire outside an address. We were called at 11.45pm to reports of 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.'
Fire and rescue personnel were called out again on Tuesday morning for a gas leak. They said: 'Firefighters worked alongside partners from Greater Manchester Police and Cadent to make the area safe. No injuries were reported and crews were on the scene for around four and a half hours.'
