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The female victim who was stabbed in the neck during a random assault near a bus shelter in Birmingham has passed away, police have confirmed.

The deceased woman, aged 34 years, came under attack on Smallbrook Queensway street, just outside the Bullring shopping centre, just prior to 21:00 GMT on Friday, West Midlands Police said.

The suspect, twenty-one, was presented at Birmingham Magistrates Court Monday morning, charged over the violent incident.

Originally charged of attempted murder however after the victim's passing charges were upgraded to include murder.

Police Response

The force said police personnel will remain in the downtown area on Monday providing public assurance, and investigators were supporting the victim's relatives.

Investigators are requesting for witnesses who may have seen the accused, who is described as British citizen of Black ethnicity, reportedly dressed in an all-grey tracksuit, dark headwear, trainers with a backpack.

Attack Site Details

The knife attack occurred outside Bullring retail complex, across from the main entrance to Birmingham New Street station.

Police said they classified it as a random violent act and Det Insp James Nix said efforts continue to determine the motive behind.

Witness Accounts

Shalini Doal, who works nearby, described paramedic and police activity after completing her work period around 10 PM on Friday.

She characterized the location as extremely disorderly, adding that co-workers reported hearing a commotion around 9 PM.

"A lot of my colleagues take public transport, take the tram... our safety is at risk fundamentally, in the downtown area."

Ashley Birks, 25, from Stoke-on-Trent, mentioned visiting the city quite frequently to see his girlfriend who lives in the city, and was concerned regarding the incident.

"It causes concern for my girlfriend," he said.

"She lacks transportation and works at major concert locations... considering something completely unprovoked occurred, you know, it's horrible."