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Sea swimmer tells Bray Boxing Club trial of hearing 'explosion'

Date
2021-07-09
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Bray
County
Wicklow

Summary

The trial of Gerard Cervi, 34, who has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Bobby Messett, 50, at Pete Taylor's Bray Boxing Club in Bray, Co Wicklow, on June 5, 2018, continued before Mr Justice Michael White. Cervi also denies the alleged attempted murders of Pete Taylor and Ian Britton. Witness Elizabeth Petcu testified that she heard an "explosion" and saw a man in a yellow hard hat and high-vis vest run from the club, jump a barrier, and drive off in a van. She described the vehicle as silver or white with a yellow plate containing "AZ". Another witness, Anne-Marie Holland, stated she was nearly struck by a reversing silver car in the car park and later learned of a shooting. Prosecution counsel Paul Murray SC presented evidence linking a silver Volkswagen Caddy with registration DFZ to the scene, noting it was found near the East Link toll bridge. The prosecution alleges Cervi was seen on a bicycle near the van earlier that morning. The matter was adjourned to Tuesday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Sea swimmer tells Bray Boxing Club trial of hearing 'explosion'. Charges or matters: murdering Bobby Messett (50) at Pete Taylor's Bray Boxing Club, Bray Harbour, Bray, Co Wicklow during an early morning fitness session on June 5, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Gerard Cervi

Defendant

Charges: murdering Bobby Messett (50) at Pete Taylor's Bray Boxing Club, Bray Harbour, Bray, Co Wicklow during an early morning fitness session on June 5, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Residence
Facility
  • Pigeon House
Address Area
  • Pigeon House Road

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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