Man who threw girlfriend from tower block jailed

Man who threw girlfriend from tower block jailed

A 22-year-old man convicted of hurling his girlfriend from a tower block received a five-year sentence. Jordan Herring, from Solihull, was found guilty of causing serious harm after a trial at Birmingham Crown Court. He had already been convicted of coercive and controlling behavior toward the same woman in a prior case.

Victim’s Experience

In November 2022, Bobbie Goodman, 18, fell from Herring’s mother’s flat on the fourth floor of Merton House in Chelmsley Wood. Police described the incident, which left her with a collapsed lung and fractures to her pelvis, spine, and ribs. She was airlifted to hospital and spent a month recovering, followed by additional weeks in a wheelchair.

“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.”

“I have a lot of hatred for this man. He’s ruined my life in so many ways,” she added. “He’s made me not want to trust another man ever again. But I hope someday, I will.”

Mother’s Distress Call

On the night of the fall, Herring’s mother, Kerrie-Anne Grogan, made a frantic 999 call. She claimed, “I couldn’t call the ambulance… I should’ve done it ages ago, but he’s my son.” Grogan also feared Herring might use a knife to harm Bobbie.

Relationship and Trial Details

The jury was informed emergency services were called over an hour after the incident. Herring had previously been convicted of coercive and controlling behavior toward the teenager in a separate trial. During the latest case, he described the relationship as “toxic,” citing an argument about cheating as the catalyst.

Authorities highlighted their continued support for the victim and praised her courage in sharing her ordeal. Herring was sentenced to five years for wounding and coercive behavior on Monday.

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