Man jailed for life for the murder of a Bolton man who was stabbed through the heart

Anthony George (19.03.80) of no fixed abode was today jailed for life, to serve the minimum of 21 years, at Minshull Street Crown Court for the murder of 26-year-old Tyrone Williamson.

Anthony George

On Saturday 11 December 2021 at 6.35pm, police were called to Tyrone's address on Battenberg Road in Bolton to reports of a male being stabbed. On arrival, they found Tyrone Williamson collapsed at the scene. He died a short time later from his injuries.

Later the same day, at 8.15pm, emergency services were called to Lincoln Street, also in Bolton, to reports of a male being assaulted. Anthony George was found at the scene, with numerous injuries around his head and body, and stab wounds to his upper body.

George underwent surgery and was in intensive care during recovery. He was arrested whilst still in hospital.

CCTV reviewed by officers following the horrific incident showed an altercation taking place between George and Tyrone. It clearly showed that George was in a possession of a bladed article, that inflicted the fatal injuries, with Tyrone being without a weapon.

Witnesses at the time reported to seeing Anthony George stab Tyrone and noted that he had been seen three days’ prior with a knife.

Following a Home Office post-mortem, the coroner ruled Tyrone’s cause of death as stab wounds to the chest and abdomen.

Chief Inspector Daniel Clegg of GMP’s Major Incident Team said: “Firstly, our thoughts remain with Tyrone’s family and friends, as they try to come to terms with losing their loved one.

“We are extremely pleased with today’s result. Anthony George will spend the next 21 years in prison for the violent murder of Tyrone Williamson.

“I would like to commend the team for an effective and thorough investigation that has led to Tyrone’s family receiving justice.”