Eighteen years in jail for “violent and predatory” rapist

HULL AND NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE

A man who subjected four women to a horrendous series of rapes, assaults and threats has been locked up for 18-years after a jury unanimously found him guilty of 20 offences committed in East Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire.

Tyevon Bean, 34-years-old, of no fixed abode appeared at Hull Crown Court for sentencing on Monday, 20 January, following a three-week trial in November last year.

The first woman, Bean was charged and found guilty of controlling or coercive behaviour, two counts of rape, two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, non-fatal strangulation, and threats to kill.

He was charged and found guilty of sexual assault by penetration, three counts of non-fatal strangulation and three counts of assault causing actual bodily harm against the second woman.

The third woman, he was charged with two counts of non-fatal strangulation and assault by causing actual bodily harm and the fourth woman he was charged with rape, non-fatal strangulation and perverting the course of justice as he asked her to withdraw her statement to the police.

Officer in the Case Detective Constable Lisa Grantham from our Protecting Vulnerable People unit said: “I’d like to start by commending the four women for their courage in coming forward and thank them for their patience throughout the entirety of the lengthy investigation whilst officers conducted extensive lines of enquiry.

“Bean is a violent and predatory individual who made four women endure horrific attacks of a sexual and violent nature. He is a danger to women, and I am pleased to see him taken off our streets.

“Bean then forced them to undergo the pain and trauma of a three-week trial when he failed to admit what he had done.

“The result in this case reflects the tenacity and dedication of officers in the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit to keep violent, dangerous offenders like Bean off our streets. I know that whilst the result here today does not take away the pain and suffering caused, I am pleased that Bean is where he belongs - locked away in prison for a significant amount of time.

“We take all reports of crimes of this nature seriously and would urge anyone who thinks they have been a victim of rape, attempt rape or other sexual offences, to please come forward. When you are ready, you can contact us on our non-emergency number 101 to report what has happened to you – whether it’s on the same day, or 20 years ago, it does not matter.

“Always 999 if you are in immediate danger. We will listen, and we will continue to work tirelessly to get justice.”

Our campaign Tell Someone, launched in September 2024, tells the story of a sexual abuse survivor who has waived her legal right to lifelong anonymity to encourage other victims and survivors to come forward. You can hear Jamie’s story and seek support, here: https://www.humberside.police.uk/police-forces/humberside-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/tell-someone/