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The female victim who was stabbed in the neck in an unprovoked attack near a bus shelter within Birmingham has died, authorities verified.

The deceased woman, who was 34, came under attack in Smallbrook Queensway, right beside the Bullring shopping centre, shortly before 21:00 GMT on Friday, according to police statements.

The suspect, 21, was presented at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday, facing charges for the attack.

He was previously accused of attempted murder however after the woman's death the charge has been updated to include murder.

Law Enforcement Actions

Authorities stated officers would be in the downtown area through Monday providing public assurance, and investigators were supporting the woman's family.

Detectives are appealing any eyewitnesses who might have observed the accused, who is described as a Black British national, and is believed to have been wearing an all-grey tracksuit, black hat, athletic shoes and rucksack.

Attack Site Details

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

Police said they classified it as "unprovoked attack" and Det Insp James Nix said they were working to understand why it happened.

Eyewitness Reports

Shalini Doal, who works nearby, described the emergency response after completing her shift at about 22:00 on Friday.

She described the scene as extremely disorderly, and said some of her colleagues heard a commotion around 9 PM.

"Many co-workers use transit services, ride the tramline... our safety is at risk fundamentally, here in the city centre."

Another individual, 25, from Stoke-on-Trent, said he came to Birmingham fairly regularly visiting his partner who lives in the city, and was concerned regarding the incident.

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

"She lacks transportation and works at all of the big music venues... considering something completely unprovoked occurred, understandably, it's horrible."