Pete Taylor describes shooting during murder trial testimony

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Boxing trainer Pete Taylor testified at the Central Criminal Court on 6 July 2021 during Gerard Cervi’s trial for murder and attempted murder, describing how he was shot at Bray Boxing Club.

Taylor said he ran towards the gunman after hearing shots and was struck by a bullet when he came within about a foot of him. He described falling onto his back and being unable to get up because of the pain.

Cervi had pleaded not guilty to murdering Bobby Messett and attempting to murder Taylor and Ian Britton during a fitness session at the club on 5 June 2018.