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A 22-Year-Old Man Convicted of Pushing Girlfriend From a Fourth-Floor Flat Gets Five-Year Sentence

In November 2022, Jordan Herring, 22, from Solihull, was convicted of wounding after a trial at Birmingham Crown Court. The court also recognized his prior conviction for coercive and controlling behavior toward the same victim. The incident occurred when the 18-year-old Bobbie Goodman fell from Herring’s mother’s flat on the fourth floor of Merton House in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull.

Goodman suffered serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and fractures to her pelvis, spine, and ribs. Emergency services were summoned, and she was airlifted to hospital. The trial revealed that Herring had been involved in a “toxic” relationship with Goodman, which culminated in an argument about cheating on the night of the incident.

Victim’s Account of the Attack

“It was very dehumanising,” Goodman told the BBC. She described her physical and emotional ordeal, saying she spent a month in hospital and additional time confined to a wheelchair. “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 said. “He’s made me not want to trust another man ever again. But I hope someday, I will.” Her injuries left her reliant on others for basic tasks, and she expressed a lingering fear of permanent disability.

Mother’s Distress Over the Incident

Kerrie-Anne Grogan, Herring’s mother, called emergency services in a state of panic. She told the BBC: “I couldn’t call the ambulance sooner… I should have done it much earlier, but he’s my son. I’m scared he’s gonna get a knife and kill her.” The 999 call came more than an hour after the fall, according to the jury.

Herring was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday for both wounding and coercive behavior. Officers emphasized their continued support for Goodman, praising her courage in detailing the abuse she endured. The case highlights the severe consequences of domestic violence and control in relationships.

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