Man seized over shock HIV claims

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of “deliberately sabotaging safe sex practices” with the intention of putting male sexual partners at risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

The man is described as aged in his 20s with a Scottish accent, and his actions are alleged to have taken place in Brighton between October last year and February 2016.

Sussex Police investigating the shocking reports arrested the suspect on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He is currently on police bail.

Police and the Director of Public Health for Brighton and Hove are encouraging men who think they may have had sexual contact with the suspect to contact sexual health support services.