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Jury sworn-in for Pete Taylor attempted murder trial

Summary

A 36‑year‑old man, Gerard Cervi, is accused of murdering Robert 'Bobby' Messett and of attempting to murder coach Pete Taylor and Ian Britton on 5 June 2018 at Bray Boxing Club. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. The Central Criminal Court will hear the case, with a jury of six men and six women sworn in. Judge Paul McDermott warned jurors about media influence and advised them to rely solely on court testimony. The trial is expected to last about six weeks and will begin on Wednesday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for Pete Taylor attempted murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering Robert 'Bobby' Messett at Bray Boxing Club, Bray Harbour, Co Wicklow on June 5, 2018; the attempted murders of Peter Taylor and Ian Britton on the same date and at the same location. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 5, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-10-02 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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