Fears 'callous' sexual predator guilty of rape and deliberate HIV infections travelled to West Yorkshire

Adam Hall, of Donvale Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, was convicted following a three-and-a-half month trial at Newcastle Crown Court, with Northumbria Police saying he became just the second person in the UK to be convicted of intentional transmission of HIV.

The force said the 43-year-old had other sexual partners who have not yet been traced, with evidence that he travelled around the country, including to West Yorkshire.

Jurors deliberated for almost 43 hours before convicting Hall of five counts of rape and seven counts of causing grievous bodily harm – by deliberately infecting them with HIV.

He was diagnosed with HIV in 2010 and took medication to keep his viral load down, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said after the trial.

But in 2016, medical professionals became concerned that was not adhering to his treatment, making him infectious to others he slept with.

Despite being warned, Hall had unprotected sex with men between 2016 and 2023, in some cases raping them.

The CPS said that Hall failed to disclose his HIV status to those men and his victims only found out after being tested themselves.

He was convicted of raping four men and deliberately infecting three more.

Detective Chief Inspector Emma Smith, of Northumbria Police, said: “Today, we have seen a callous and calculating sexual predator brought to justice.

“He has shown absolutely no remorse for the extensive suffering and distress he has caused.”

She said Hall had other sexual partners who have yet to be traced, adding: “There is also evidence he has travelled to different parts of the country, including County Durham, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Manchester, and London.

“We would encourage anyone who may have health concerns to seek advice and support from your local sexual health services.”

Alice Wiseman, director of public health for Newcastle and Gateshead, said health services across the region were ready to offer support to people concerned about prior contact with Hall.

She said: “We have sexual health services across the region all of which offer free, confidential advice and support.

“There is no judgment and your health and safety is our priority.”

Northumbria Police has launched a dedicated web page for Adam Hall’s case.

You can also send police a direct message via their social media channels, use live chat or a report form on the Northumbria Police website. Those unable to contact police this way can call 101 quoting reference NP-20250604-0640.

To access local sexual health services visit the NHS website.