Claire Sweeney, the former girlfriend of British boxing legend Ricky Hatton, has found herself on the wrong side of the law. The 32-year-old appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Thursday, facing a charge under the Public Order Act.
The case was formally sent to Manchester Crown Court, where a plea and trial preparation hearing is scheduled for July 19th. Sweeney, of no fixed abode, spoke only to confirm her name and date of birth during the brief hearing.
The charge stems from an alleged incident that took place on April 28th of this year. While specific details of the allegation were not fully disclosed in the initial hearing, it is understood to involve a public order offence.
District Judge Sam Goozee granted Sweeney unconditional bail until her next court appearance. This development marks a challenging period for Sweeney, who was previously in a relationship with the famed 'Hitman' Hatton.
The case has drawn significant attention due to Hatton's high profile in the sporting world. The former two-weight world champion remains one of Britain's most celebrated boxers, making any news involving his former partners a subject of public interest.
