Man who infected woman with HIV after stopping treatment is jailed

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Steven MorrisJanuary 12, 2026 at 04:04 PM

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Luke Davis, 31, of Kidderminster, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail for infecting a woman with HIV. Davis, diagnosed in 2017, stopped his treatment in 2019 and did not disclose his HIV status to the victim before engaging in unprotected sex. The victim discovered her HIV positive status in 2021. Hereford Crown Court heard that Davis ignored medical advice to use protection and inform partners, leading to a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm. The prosecution highlighted the dangerous and reckless nature of Davis's actions, while the victim described her diagnosis as a "life sentence." An investigation revealed Davis had multiple sexual partners, but no other victims have been identified.

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Worcestershire 40% Kidderminster 40% Martin Jackson 50% Giovanni D’Alessandro 50% Hereford Crown Court 50% Crown Prosecution Service West Midlands complex casework unit 60% Luke Davis ×690%

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hiv infection 100% grievous bodily harm 80% criminal negligence 70% sentencing 60% sexual health 50% public health 40% treatment adherence 40%

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90%

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Kidderminster

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