British Mother and son in sexual relationship faces up to 15 years in prison

A British mother, Kim West, 51 and her son, Ben Ford 32, who publicly admitted having a sexual relationship with each other have gone into hiding following warnings they could face up to 15 years in federal prison.

The mother and son have been in a relationship since 2014 and have been having sexual intercourse.

The couple are now in hiding after warnings from US authorities they would be forced to investigate their relationship .

In Michigan state consensual incest relationships between adults are a third degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Those convicted are required to sign the sex offenders register for life.