Man charged with rape and intentionally transmitting HIV
A man has appeared in court in South Tyneside charged with multiple counts of rape, and accused of intentionally transmitting HIV.
Adam Hall, aged 42 of no fixed abode but previously of the Washington area faces five counts of rape relating to five males and seven counts of causing grievous bodily harm, relating to the transmission of HIV.
Hall is also charged with two counts of controlling or coercive behaviour and one count of supplying the Class B drug GHB.
Following his appearance at South Tyneside Magistrates Court on Wednesday 4 June, Hall was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Newcastle Crown Court on 2 July.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Smith, from Northumbria Police, said: "Following a significant investigation, an individual has been charged with multiple counts of rape and other extremely serious offences.
"We recognise the nature of the charges may raise concern and anxiety within our communities. We would encourage anyone who does have concerns or believes they have information which is relevant to this case to come forward.
"With criminal proceedings now active we would also remind people that it is important to avoid speculation, both online and in our communities, as this could impact the case."
Police are reminding members of the public that, by law, anyone who reports being a victim of a sexual offence should not be identified.
Officers have established a dedicated webpage for people to directly contact officers in relation to the case. The page can be accessed here.
Alternatively, police can be contacted on 101 quoting reference NP-20250604-0640.
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