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

The victim, aged 34 years, came under attack on Smallbrook Queensway street, right beside the Bullring shopping centre, shortly before 9 PM GMT on Friday, according to police statements.

The suspect, 21, appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday, charged over the violent incident.

He was previously accused of attempted murder but following the victim's passing the charge has been updated to murder.

Police Response

Authorities stated police personnel will remain around the city centre through Monday to offer reassurance, and investigators were supporting the woman's family.

Investigators are requesting for witnesses 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 and rucksack.

Attack Site Details

The stabbing happened near the Bullring shopping centre, opposite the main entrance of New Street railway station.

Police said they were treating it as a random violent act with investigators stating efforts continue to determine why it happened.

Eyewitness Reports

Shalini Doal, employed in the vicinity, recounted paramedic and police activity when she finished her shift at about 22:00 Friday night.

She characterized the location as "quite chaotic", and said co-workers reported hearing a commotion around 9 PM.

"A lot of co-workers take public transport, ride the tramline... our security is compromised essentially, here in the city centre."

Ashley Birks, 25, 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 for my girlfriend," he stated.

"She lacks transportation employed at major concert locations... considering a totally random act [happened], you know, it's horrible."