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

The deceased woman, who was 34, was targeted in Smallbrook Queensway, right beside Bullring shopping complex, just prior to 21:00 GMT on Friday, according to police statements.

The suspect, twenty-one, was presented at Birmingham court Monday morning, facing charges for the violent incident.

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

Police Response

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

Detectives are appealing any eyewitnesses who might have observed the accused, who is described as British citizen of Black ethnicity, reportedly dressed in an all-grey tracksuit, black hat, trainers with a backpack.

Incident Location

The stabbing happened outside the Bullring shopping centre, across from primary access point of New Street railway station.

Police said they classified it as "unprovoked attack" with investigators stating efforts continue to determine why it happened.

Eyewitness Reports

An area worker, employed in the vicinity, recounted the emergency response when she finished her shift at about 22:00 Friday night.

She characterized the location as extremely disorderly, adding that some of her colleagues heard a commotion at about 21:00.

"A lot of my colleagues take public transport, ride the tramline... our safety is at risk fundamentally, here in the city centre."

Another individual, twenty-five, resident of Stoke, said he came to Birmingham quite frequently to see his girlfriend who lives in the city, and was concerned about what had happened.

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

"She doesn't drive employed at all of the big music venues... considering something completely unprovoked [happened], you know, it's terrible."