Man, 21, Charged with Attempted Murder After Woman Stabbed in Birmingham
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Birmingham city centre. The victim, a woman in her 30s, sustained a serious neck injury.
Details of the Incident
- The stabbing occurred near Smallbrook Queensway, close to Birmingham New Street station, shortly before 9pm on Friday.
- Djeison Rafael, 21, has been charged with attempted murder, two further assaults, and possession of a blade.
- Rafael was described as wearing a grey tracksuit, black hat, trainers, and carrying a rucksack.
- The police consider the attack to be unprovoked.
- The victim was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment.
Official Response
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed shock over the incident, calling it an "unprovoked attack."
Rafael is scheduled to appear before magistrates in Birmingham on Monday. This stabbing is the third such reported attack in the city centre in just over a month.
Context and Significance
The series of recent stabbings has heightened concerns about public safety in Birmingham’s city centre, prompting calls for increased vigilance.
Author’s summary: A 21-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after a woman was seriously injured in a stabbing near Birmingham New Street; authorities describe the attack as unprovoked and part of a troubling trend in the area.