Man who threw girlfriend from tower block jailed

Man Jailed for Throwing Girlfriend from Tower Block

In November 2022, a 22-year-old man from Solihull was sentenced to five years in prison after throwing his 18-year-old girlfriend from the fourth floor of a tower block. The incident occurred at Merton House in Chelmsley Wood, where the victim, Bobbie Goodman, fell from Herring’s mother’s flat. Emergency services were called over an hour later, according to the jury. Police reported that she suffered a collapsed lung and fractures to her pelvis, spine, and ribs, requiring an airlift to hospital.

Victim’s Experience

“It was very dehumanising,” Goodman shared with the BBC. She described her ordeal as leaving her unable to move, walk, or care for herself. “I couldn’t move, couldn’t walk, couldn’t wash myself. I really thought I might never walk again,” she added. “I have a lot of hatred for this man. He’s ruined my life in so many ways.”

Goodman also expressed lingering fears, stating she no longer trusts men. “He’s made me not want to trust another man ever again. But I hope someday, I will,” she said.

Mother’s Distress

Herring’s mother, Kerrie-Anne Grogan, made a frantic 999 call shortly after the incident. She told emergency responders: “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.”

Legal Background

Before this sentencing, Herring had already been convicted of coercive and controlling behavior toward Goodman. During the trial, he described their relationship as “toxic,” citing an argument about infidelity as the catalyst for the attack. Officers highlighted their ongoing support for the victim and praised her courage in recounting the abuse she endured.

Jordan Herring, of Lark Meadow Drive, received the five-year sentence for both wounding and coercive behavior. The case underscores the severity of domestic violence and its potential to escalate to life-threatening situations.