Zimbabwe: UK – HIV Rapist Shayanowako Jailed in Absence As International Manhunt Is Launched

A convicted rapist, Brian Tatenda Shayanowako (54), who knowingly infected a woman with HIV fled the UK before sentencing and is believed to have escaped to Zimbabwe, triggering an international manhunt. Shayanowako formerly of Lower Adelaide Street in Northampton, was sentenced to 12 years in prison in his absence after being found guilty at Aylesbury Crown Court.

Shayanowako was convicted of rape and had also pleaded guilty to recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm, after it was established…