A man accused of murder told a jury his brother may have tried to create a false alibi for him.
Colin Meek's work time sheet record was faked to claim he was working in London on the day a wealthy businessman was the victim of a contract killing.
Meek, 35, of Leyton, East London, and Jason Bradley, 37, from Croydon, both deny murder at Lewes Crown Court.
They are accused of killing Ken Harvey, 44, of Broad Oak, near Hastings, who was gunned down by two men on a motorbike on a quiet country road near Battle in August 2003.
The jury heard Meek had worked on a casual basis for a London firm where his brother, David, worked full-time.
After the killing Colin Meek's time sheet was changed to claim he was working on the day of the murder. He said he had not altered the sheet and thought that his brother may have done.
The trial continues.
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