A British
businessman is being hunted by local police because he
allegedly infected his partner with HIV.
Mark James, 47,
formerly of Burgess Hill, has been on the run for almost
a month after failing to appear in court. Police are
charging him with causing grievous bodily harm for
having unprotected sex with his partner after James
knew he had HIV.
James had shown
"total disregard" for authority, detective Mike Sunman
told the Yorkshire Post. "The victim has shown
great courage and strength in supporting a police
prosecution while being treated for the virus."
Police, who won't
name the victim for legal reasons, first came upon the
crime when they investigated allegations of domestic
violence made by James's partner. (The
Advocate)