Thomas Bean

Thomas Bean

27, Male Custodial - 13y 2026-02-01

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Offender ID: 9166ec80-124b-49be-afcf-cd5cfd27812b

Offence Summary

Thomas Bean was jailed for 13 years for grooming and sexually assaulting a young boy, including offences of oral rape of a child under 13, causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and sexual communication with a child.

Full Description

Thomas Bean, aged 27 and residing in Faiers Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, was sentenced to 13 years in prison at Ipswich Crown Court in February 2026 for a series of child sex offences that had a devastating impact on his young victim. The court heard how Bean's actions led to severe trauma, with the victim attempting suicide and expressing anger upon surviving in an impact statement read during proceedings.

Bean admitted to two counts of oral rape of a child under 13, causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and sexual communication with a child. These admissions came after investigations by Suffolk Constabulary, which described the offences as grooming and sexual assault targeting a vulnerable boy. The prosecution emphasised the long-term psychological harm inflicted, supported by the victim's own words in court.

In addition to the custodial sentence, Bean was subjected to a one-year extended licence period, a sexual harm prevention order, and was required to sign the sex offenders' register indefinitely. This comprehensive sentencing package aims to protect the public and prevent future offending, as outlined in the court's judgement.

Location

City: Bury St Edmunds

County: Suffolk

Address: Faiers Close

Case Details

Police Force: Suffolk Constabulary

Sentence Length: 13 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: October 2034
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: February 2039
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Suffolk Constabulary for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: ipswichstar.co.uk

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