Mark Denton funeral

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of amateur boxer, Mark Denton, who was killed at a house party in Hartlepool on New Year's Eve.

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Hundreds of mourners gathered today (January 24) for the funeral of an amateur boxer who died after a New Years Eve party.

Thirty one year old Mark Denton died in hospital after suffering serious injuries at a house party in Hartlepool.

Julia Bathram reports.

Mourners gather for Mark Denton's funeral. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Mark Denton's coffin is carried into the Borough Hall at the Headland. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Four horses pull the hearse at Mark Denton's funeral. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Boxer Mark Denton's funeral at the Headland Borough Hall, Hartlepool. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Mark Denton's funeral. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Hundreds of mourners are attending the funeral of an amateur boxer who died at a house party in Hartlepool.

Mark Denton was attacked on New Year's Eve.

The service is being held at The Borough Hall in Hartlepool, where some of his matches took place.