A woman who was stabbed in the neck in Birmingham city center on Friday has died from her injuries, police have confirmed.
The 34-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious neck injuries after the attack outside the gates of Birmingham New Street Station just before 9pm.
West Midlands police said the woman, who was in a critical condition, has since died.
A man arrested near the scene of the attack is scheduled to appear in court Monday. Djeison Rafael, 21, was charged with attempted murder and remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court.
After the victim’s death, the police said an application to amend the charges would be made to reflect the fact that the victim had died.
West Midlands Police said in a statement: “Extra officers are around Birmingham City Center to provide reassurance as we understand this is a worrying incident.
“We are still keen to hear from anyone who knows more about what happened or the movements of Rafael, who we believe was wearing an all-grey tracksuit, black hat, trainers on Friday night (7 November).”
Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack on Syrybrook Queensway, a busy road adjacent to Birmingham New Street, one of the country’s biggest stations.
The road was closed after Friday’s attack and a police tent remained in place over the weekend, with buses diverted.
Speaking for the Witnesses on Saturday, Di James Nix said: “We believe this is an unprovoked attack and are trying to find out why these officers are now continuing our investigation and reassurance.
“We are not currently looking for anyone in connection with this incident.”
The State Secretary, Shabana Mahhood, thanked the “speedy efforts of the police” in making the arrest. He wrote in X on Sunday night: “I was shocked to hear that a woman was stabbed in Birmingham by a victimless person, my family and friends.
“I thank the police for their swift action to arrest a suspect. I urge any Witnesses to contact West Midlands police.”
Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands police by calling 101 and quoting log 5503 of 7 November or visiting Major Incident Public Portal.