Man who threw girlfriend from tower block jailed
A 22-year-old man from Solihull has received a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of causing serious harm to his girlfriend by pushing her from the fourth floor of a residential building. Jordan Herring was found guilty of wounding during a trial at Birmingham Crown Court. This marks the second time he has faced legal consequences for his actions, as he was previously sentenced for coercive and controlling behavior toward the same woman.
Incident and Injuries
According to police, the incident occurred in November 2022 at Merton House in Chelmsley Wood. The 18-year-old victim, Bobbie Goodman, fell from Herring’s mother’s flat on the fourth floor. She was transported by helicopter to the hospital with a collapsed lung and multiple fractures, including those in her pelvis, spine, and ribs.
“It was very dehumanising,” Goodman told the BBC. “I couldn’t move, couldn’t walk, couldn’t wash myself. I really thought I might never walk again.”
Goodman expressed deep resentment toward Herring, stating, “I have a lot of hatred for this man. He’s ruined my life in so many ways.” Despite her pain, she added, “He’s made me not want to trust another man ever again. But I hope someday, I will.”
Emergency Response and Testimony
Herring’s mother, Kerrie-Anne Grogan, made a tearful 999 call to alert authorities after the fall. During the call, she recounted her fear: “I couldn’t call the ambulance… I should’ve done it ages ago but he’s my son. I’m scared he’s gonna get a knife and kill her.”
The jury was informed that emergency services were called more than an hour after the incident. Herring had already been convicted of coercive and controlling behavior in a prior case. In court, he described their relationship as “toxic” and claimed the argument that led to the fall was about infidelity.
Support and Recognition
Officers highlighted their continued support for Goodman and praised her courage in sharing her experience of abuse. The case underscores the severity of the harm caused by domestic violence, with the legal system responding to both the immediate injury and the ongoing psychological impact.
