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Case against Boxing club murder accused based on 'circumstantial evidence', jury hears
Summary
The trial of Gerard Cervi, 34, accused of murdering Bobby Messett and attempting to murder Peter Taylor and Ian Britton at Bray Boxing Club on 5 June 2018, will hear that a van used in the attack was found close to Cervi's family home. Prosecutor Paul Murray described the case as one of circumstantial evidence, noting that a white or silver van with a yellow registration plate was seen leaving Bray Harbour that morning, then spotted in Cabinteely and later at Pigeon House Road. A witness reported a man on a bicycle near the van, whom the prosecution links to Cervi and to the family home on Russell Avenue East. The evidence will also cover the van's movements in May and early June, and the alleged link to a Volkswagen Polo. The court will hear that Cervi allegedly fired nine shots from a semi‑automatic pistol before 7 am, killing Messett and injuring Taylor and Britton. Gerard Cervi pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Case against Boxing club murder accused based on 'circumstantial evidence', jury hears. Charges or matters: murdering Bobby Messett (50) at the club in Bray Harbour, Bray, Co Wicklow on June 5, 2018. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 5, 2018 Incident
- June 5 Incident
- May 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 29 Incident
- 2021-06-30 Publication
Why: He explained that if one adds all the pieces together, the prosecution say that not only was Mr Cervi the man on the bike, not only was he the man in the van but that he was also the man who entered Bray Boxing Club just before 7am that morning and carried out the shooting. Prosecution account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Bobby Messett (50) at the club in Bray Harbour, Bray, Co Wicklow on June 5, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Applicant
Places mentioned
- Pigeon House
- Pigeon House Road
- Pigeon House Road
- Russell Avenue
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