Anthony Murray

Public criminal case information in the UK associated with individuals named Anthony Murray reveals several distinct legal proceedings and outcomes.

1. Anthony Junior Murray (born 23/09/2000)

Anthony Junior Murray, 25, was found guilty of the murder of Joe Burton, 23, and possession of a bladed article. The murder occurred on New Year's Eve 2025 at Murray's flat in Bury following an argument. Murray initially lied to the police and denied responsibility, but a pet camera in his home recorded the fatal stabbing, exposing his deception. The jury at Minshull Street Crown Court rejected his claim of self-defense and convicted him of murder by an 11-1 majority after eight hours of deliberation. He is scheduled for sentencing on August 7, 2026, at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

2. Anthony Murray (from Croydon)

In August 2014, Anthony Murray, then 31 years old and from Purley Way, Croydon, was sentenced to five years in prison. He pleaded guilty to two charges of burglary and requested that an additional 102 burglaries be taken into consideration. One of the admitted burglaries took place in Crawley, West Sussex, and another in Woodplace Lane, Coulsdon, where jewellery, electrical items, and fishing equipment were stolen. A large quantity of stolen goods found at his home linked him to the crimes. Over four years, he stole nearly £700,000 worth of items.

3. Anthony 'Muzzer' Murray (former Happy Mondays tour manager)

Anthony 'Muzzer' Murray, then 46 years old, was jailed for three years and one month in August 2014 for his involvement in a £300,000 cannabis plot. He was the former tour manager for the bands Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Murray was found to have arranged the logistics for a 29kg cannabis deal, expecting a share of the profits. He was apprehended by officers from the National Crime Agency who had him under surveillance. In May 2013, he arranged for three holdalls containing cannabis to be stored at a friend's home in Middleton.

4. Other Public Court Listings for Anthony Murray

Several other public court records for individuals named Anthony Murray indicate upcoming proceedings without specific details on charges or outcomes:

• An Anthony Murray has a criminal case (Reference 06NN0000426) listed for hearings at Manchester Crown Court (Minshull St) on June 4, 2026, and July 8, 2026. The court type is Magistrates, and the prosecutor is the Crown Prosecution Service.
• Another Anthony Murray has a criminal case (Reference A20260019) scheduled for a hearing at York Crown Court on June 19, 2026. The court type is Magistrates, and the prosecutor is the Crown Prosecution Service.
• An Anthony Murray has a criminal case (Reference SCS/2026-023578) listed for a hearing at Dumbarton Sheriff Court - Court 2 on May 29, 2026. The court type is Sheriff Criminal, and the prosecutor is COPFS.

These listings represent public court record proceedings, and appearance in these records does not imply guilt.