Taylor tells court he felt bullet 'whizz' past his head

Central Criminal Court hears boxing trainer say he was was 'within touching distance' of gunman

Pete Taylor leaving the Central Criminal Court in Dublin today after he gave evidence in the trial of Gerard Cervi for the murder of Bobby Messett at Bray Boxing Club, in June 2018. Mr. Cervi has pleaded not guilty. Picture: Collins Courts

Boxing trainer Pete Taylor was "within touching distance" of a gunman when he was shot, spun 180 degrees and fell to the floor where he lay unable to move due to the pain, he has told the trial of a man accused of murder and his attempted murder.

Mr Taylor told the Central Criminal Court he felt one bullet "whizz" past his head as he ran towards the gunman who was standing in the doorway of the gym where Mr Taylor was taking an early morning fitness class.