Man who threw girlfriend from tower block jailed

Man Jailed for Throwing Girlfriend from Tower Block

Jordan Herring, 22, from Solihull, has been sentenced to five years in prison for causing serious injury to his girlfriend. The conviction follows a trial at Birmingham Crown Court, where he was found guilty of wounding. Herring also had a prior conviction for coercive and controlling behavior toward the same woman.

Victim’s Account of the Incident

Bobbie Goodman, 18, sustained critical injuries when she fell from the fourth-floor flat of Herring’s mother at Merton House in Chelmsley Wood. Police reported the incident occurred in November 2022, resulting in a collapsed lung and fractures to her pelvis, spine, and ribs. She was transported by helicopter to hospital for treatment.

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

On the night of the fall, Herring’s mother made a frantic 999 call, expressing her fear that her son might harm the victim further. She told emergency services, “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 services were summoned over an hour after the attack.

Herring had already been convicted of coercive and controlling behavior in a prior case. During the recent trial, he described their relationship as “toxic” and claimed the incident stemmed from an argument about cheating. Officers praised the victim for her courage in sharing her experiences with the abuse she endured.

He was sentenced on Monday to a total of five years for both wounding and coercive behavior charges. The court emphasized the severity of his actions, while authorities acknowledged the woman’s resilience in seeking help.

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