An attempt by an accused to manufacture a false alibi is admissible as evidence of consciousness of guilt on the same basis as lies about knowledge of a crime or flight from the scene, subject to appropriate Edwards directions. Differing jury verdicts on counts involving the same type of offence are not inconsistent where the evidence supporting conviction on some counts was more cogent than on others.
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