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ADAM HALL HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH FIVE COUNTS OF RAPE AND SEVEN COUNTS OF CAUSING GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM, WHICH RELATE TO THE TRANSMISSION OF HIV 12:24, 05 Jun 2025Updated 12:55, 05 Jun 2025 A

man has appeared in court accused of infecting people with HIV. Adam Hall, from Washington, also faces charges of rape, coercive control and a drugs offence. The 42-year-old, who is

currently of no fixed abode, was at South Tyneside Magistrates Court yesterday. He has been charged with with five counts of rape in relation to five males and seven counts of causing

grievous bodily harm, which relate to the transmission of HIV. He is also accused of two counts of controlling or coercive behaviour and one count of supplying a Class B drug, GHB. Mr Hall

was remanded in custody until his next hearing, which will be at Newcastle Crown Court on July 2. Det Chief Insp Emma Smith, of 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.” HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that

damages the cells in the immune system and weakens the ability to fight everyday infections and disease. If left untreated HIV can cause AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome), which is

the name used to describe a number of potentially life-threatening infections and illnesses that occur when the immune system has been severely damaged by the HIV virus. Article continues

below AIDS cannot be transmitted from one person to another, but the HIV virus can. It is most commonly spread through unprotected sex or by sharing a needle. There is currently no cure for

HIV, but there are effective drug treatments that enable most people with the virus to live a long and healthy life. The NHS website says: "With an early diagnosis and effective

treatments, most people with HIV now do not will not develop any AIDS-related illnesses and will live a near-normal lifespan." Anyone who suspects they may have been exposed to HIV is

urged to get tested and seek medical advice. The NHS provides details of local testing services here. Article continues below Northumbria Police has set-up a dedicated webpage for anyone

wanting to contact officers of the case. This case – this can be accessed here: Public Portal Alternatively you can call Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference NP-20250604-0640.