Pictured: Man, 23, stabbed to death minutes before midnight on New Year's Eve as suspect, 25, is charged with murder
Twenty-three-year-old Joe Burton died at a property in Bury, Greater Manchester, at 11.55 pm on New Year's Eve. Emergency services weren't able to save him despite their best efforts.
By ASHLEIGH MCCAULL
Published: 20:15 GMT, 2 January 2026 | Updated: 20:36 GMT, 2 January 2026
A man who was allegedly stabbed to death just minutes before midnight on New Year's Eve has been pictured.
Joe Burton, 23, died at a property in Bury, Greater Manchester, at 11.55pm on New Year’s Eve.
Emergency services weren't able to save him despite their best efforts. Specially trained officers are supporting Burton's family.
Police have now charged Anthony Junior Murray, 25, with murder and possession of a bladed article.
He is set to appear at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on January 5.
A woman in her 20s who was also arrested has been bailed as investigations continue.
Police are asking witnesses to come forward and are requesting any CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from around the area.
Joe Burton, 23 was allegedly stabbed to death on New Year's Eve just minutes before midnight
Police & forensic officers on Tarn Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester on New Year's Day
A GMP spokesperson said: 'If you have any information about the incident, please contact police via 101 or our Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3529 of December 31, 2025.