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The female victim stabbed repeatedly to her neck area in an unprovoked attack at a bus stop within Birmingham has died, authorities verified.

The victim, who was 34, came under attack in Smallbrook Queensway, just outside the Bullring shopping centre, shortly before 9 PM GMT Friday evening, West Midlands Police said.

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

He was previously accused of attempted murder but following the victim's passing charges were upgraded to include murder.

Police Response

Authorities stated police personnel will remain around the city centre on Monday providing public assurance, and investigators were supporting the victim's relatives.

Detectives are appealing any eyewitnesses who might have observed Mr Rafael, who is described as British citizen of Black ethnicity, reportedly dressed in grey athletic wear, dark headwear, athletic shoes and rucksack.

Attack Site Details

The knife attack occurred outside the Bullring shopping centre, across from the main entrance of New Street railway station.

Law enforcement confirmed they classified it as "unprovoked attack" and Det Insp James Nix said efforts continue to determine the motive behind.

Witness Accounts

An area worker, who works nearby, described the emergency response after completing her shift around 10 PM Friday night.

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

"Many co-workers take public transport, take the tram... our security is compromised fundamentally, in the downtown area."

Ashley Birks, twenty-five, from Stoke-on-Trent, mentioned visiting the city quite frequently visiting his partner who lives in the city, expressing concern about what had happened.

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

"She lacks transportation employed at all of the big music venues... considering something completely unprovoked occurred, you know, it's horrible."