A hairdresser is to stand trial accused of infecting several lovers with HIV after allegedly 'tampering with the condoms' during sex.

Daryll Rowe was investigated after claims he tampered with condoms while having sex with the men in Brighton between October 2015 and January last year.

The 26-year-old was originally accused of infecting two men but the number has steadily increased and now stands at ten.

Daryll Rowe is to stand trial after claims he tampered with condoms while having sex with the men in Brighton

Rowe, who is HIV positive, denies all the charges against him of grievous bodily harm and attempted grievous bodily harm.

The number of charges against Rowe, from Edinburgh, has increased while his case is being prepared for trial in October.

Last week Judge Christine Henson granted a further court order giving all the alleged victims lifetime anonymity.

The 26-year-old was originally accused of infecting two lovers but the number has steadily increased and now stands at ten

Rowe, who is HIV positive, denies all the charges against him of grievous bodily harm and attempted grievous bodily harm

The Crown Prosecution Service applied for the order because alleged victims of GBH are not awarded automatic anonymity as the crime is not covered by restrictions under sexual offences laws.

The defence team objected to an application for the men to give evidence from behind a screen or on camera for their protection but the application was granted.

The hairdresser is currently remanded in custody in Scotland but will be moved to Lewes to stand trial in October.