Related Clues:

• Inducement of sex rejected in advance
• Originally attacking less, it's better in defence
• Piece of evidence solvers are familiar with
• Excuse individual after jumping bail
• Robbery or arson, for example
• Pupil from youth centre in Clare is sought by detective
• 'Wasn't me . . . I was out of town,' e.g
• Evidence for acquittal
• Defence attorney likes it better if leads not followed?
• Excuse of a party, formerly one
• PC swap in Prime Suspect investigated for this
• Help for a sleuth
• Proof of innocence, perhaps
• 'I was somewhere else' excuse