Man accused of rape and transmitting HIV to multiple alleged victims

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Adam Hall appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court following a 'significant investigation' by Northumbria Police, and has been accused of deliberately spreading HIV
An alleged rapist charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and grievous bodily harm has been accused of deliberately transmitting HIV to five male victims.
Adam Hall appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court charged with five counts of rape in relation to five men on Wednesday following what Northumbria Police was a "significant investigation". The 42-year-old, previously of the Washington area in Tyne and Wear but currently of no fixed address, has also been charged with seven counts of causing grievous bodily harm after he was alleged to have deliberately transmitted the life-changing disease.
Northumbria Police said in a statement this afternoon that Hall has been further charged with two counts of controlling or coercive behaviour and one count of supplying a Class B substance, the designer drug GHB.
Police have said the offences are "extremely serious" as Hall was remanded in custody, adding the charges would likely "raise concern and anxiety" in the local community.
Northumbria Police Detective Chief Inspector Emma Smith also called on members of the public to
She 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."
Hall is next due to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on July 2.
Northumbria Police has set up a dedicated webpage for anyone to directly contact officers in relation to this case which the service said can be accessed via its public portal.
Anyone who is unable to contact the police via the public portal can get in touch with the service via its non-emergency phone number at 101.
Those who do so will need to quote the reference NP-20250604-0640. Those who have health concerns relating to any of these matters have been told to access local sexual health services.