Gerard Cervi denies murder and attempted murder charges

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Gerard Cervi has pleaded not guilty to murdering Bobby Messett and attempting to murder Pete Taylor and Ian Britton; the charges were reported on 2 July 2021.

The alleged shooting took place at Bray Boxing Club in Bray, Co Wicklow, on 5 June 2018.

At the trial, gym goer Stephen Kearns testified that Taylor ran towards the gunman as shots were fired, then fell over a bench.

Britton, who was shot during the class, testified that Taylor ran towards the shooter to protect people in the gym.

The trial was continuing before Mr Justice Michael White and a jury, according to the report.