Kidderminster man found guilty of recklessly infecting another person with HIV

A man from Kidderminster has been convicted of recklessly infecting another person with HIV.

31 year-old Luke Davis, of George Street, appeared at Hereford Crown Court charged with unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Davis had pled not guilty at previous hearings but today a jury found him guilty of the offence, and he is due to be sentenced in January next year.

Subsequent testing of Davis and his victim by specialist doctors concluded that in their professional opinion there was a strong likelihood of a transmission between the suspect and the victim.

Detective Superintendent Gerard Smith said: “Today’s court result is hugely important for the victim, who will continue to receive medical treatment for the rest of their life, as a direct result of Davis’ reckless behaviour.

“I would like to praise the victim for their remarkable courage in reporting Davis to police and their ongoing bravery shown during what has been a complex and sensitive investigation.”