Overview

• Adam Hall, 42, appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates Court on June 4 charged with five counts of rape and seven counts of causing grievous bodily harm through HIV transmission.
• He is also accused of two counts of controlling or coercive behavior and one count of supplying the class B drug GHB.
• Hall was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Newcastle Crown Court on July 2.
• Detective Chief Inspector Emma Smith said the investigation remains ongoing and encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
• Northumbria Police have launched a dedicated webpage and provided a reference number for members of the public to contact officers about the case.