West Midlands Police confirmed she has since died in hospital.<\/p>\n
Djeison Rafael, 21, who was charged with attempted murder, is expected to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning.<\/p>\n
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Police said an application will be made to amend the charges to reflect the victim\u2019s death.<\/p>\n
The force earlier said Rafael, a black British national, had also been charged with two further assaults and possession of a blade.<\/p>\n
In a statement this morning, West Midlands Police said: “Extra officers will be around Birmingham city centre to offer reassurance as we understand this is a worrying incident.<\/p>\n
“We are still keen to hear from anyone who knows more about what happened or the movements of Rafael, who we believe was wearing an all-grey tracksuit, black hat, trainers and rucksack on Friday evening (November 7).”<\/p>\n
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Detective Inspector James Nix said it was believed to be an “unprovoked attack” and officers were working to “understand why it happened”.<\/p>\n
Following the stabbing, Birmingham-born Shabana Mahmood, who serves as MP for the Ladywood area of the city, said she was “shocked” to hear the news.<\/p>\n
She wrote to X: “My thoughts are with the victim, her family and friends.<\/p>\n
“I thank the police for their swift action to arrest a suspect.<\/p>\n
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