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A woman stabbed repeatedly in the neck during a random assault at a bus stop in Birmingham has passed away, authorities verified.

The deceased woman, aged 34 years, was targeted on Smallbrook Queensway street, just outside Bullring shopping complex, shortly before 21:00 GMT on Friday, West Midlands Police said.

Djeison Rafael, twenty-one, appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court Monday morning, charged over the attack.

Originally charged with attempted murder but following the woman's death the charge has been updated to murder.

Law Enforcement Actions

Authorities stated officers would be around the city centre through Monday providing public assurance, and investigators were supporting the victim's relatives.

Investigators are requesting any eyewitnesses who might have observed Mr Rafael, who is described as British citizen of Black ethnicity, reportedly dressed in an all-grey tracksuit, dark headwear, athletic shoes with a backpack.

Attack Site Details

The stabbing happened outside Bullring retail complex, across from primary access point to Birmingham New Street station.

Law enforcement confirmed they were treating it as a random violent act and Det Insp James Nix said they were working to understand the motive behind.

Witness Accounts

An area worker, who works nearby, recounted paramedic and police activity when she finished her shift at about 22:00 Friday night.

She described the scene as "quite chaotic", and said co-workers reported hearing a commotion at about 21:00.

"Many my colleagues take public transport, ride the tramline... our security is compromised essentially, here in the city centre."

Another individual, 25, resident of Stoke, said he came the city fairly regularly to see his girlfriend who lives in the city, and was concerned regarding the incident.

"It causes concern about my partner," he stated.

"She doesn't drive and works at all of the big music venues... considering something completely unprovoked occurred, understandably, it's horrible."