A calculating sexual predator - police inspector reacts as man convicted of deliberately infecting men with HIV
“Today we have seen a callous and calculating sexual predator brought to justice”
The words of Detective Chief Inspector Emma Smith who led the investigation into Adam Hall who has been convicted of deliberately giving HIV to seven men when he had sex with them.
The jury at Newcastle Crown Court was told that if the HIV virus is undetectable in a person’s system it cannot be transmitted.
However, the court heard that Hall, 43, of Donvale Road, Donwell, Washington, knew at various points he had transmittable levels of the virus in his system and intentionally had unprotected sex – and in the majority of these cases raped the victim-survivors.
Hall was also found guilty of supplying a controlled drug (GHB) and failing to comply with a police investigation after refusing to provide the password to his phone.
Speaking on the steps of Newcastle Crown Court following Hall’s conviction, DCI Smith said: “Today, we have seen a callous and calculating sexual predator brought to justice.
“Adam Hall has been found guilty of multiple counts of rape and grievous bodily harm through the intentional transmission of HIV.
“He has shown absolutely no remorse for the extensive suffering and distress he has caused.
“We want to recognise the courage shown by the victim-survivors who came forward – it is due to their bravery that he has been brought to justice.
“Our priority remains helping ensure anyone impacted by Hall’s actions receives the support they need.”
Anyone who would like to report any concerns about Hall can do so via Northumbria Police's portal page which has been specifically created for this case.
Hall becomes only the second person in the UK to be convicted of the intentional transmission of HIV. He has been remanded into custody and will be sentenced on April 23.
Almost all (99%) of the people who have been diagnosed with HIV in England and are receiving HIV care and are on treatment. 98% of people who are receiving treatment have an undetectable viral load.