Man charged after woman stabbed in Birmingham
It happened close to the Bull Ring shopping centre
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in the neck in Birmingham city centre.
The Home Secretary has said she was shocked by the incident that police believe was an "unprovoked attack".
Djeison Rafael, 21, has been charged with attempted murder as well as two further assaults and possession of a blade, West Midlands Police said.
He was wearing a grey tracksuit, black hat, trainers and rucksack, the force said as it appealed for further information.
Officers were called to ©Alamy, Birmingham, shortly before 9pm on Friday after reports of a stabbing.
The woman in her 30s was taken to hospital with a serious neck injury.
Rafael is due to appear before magistrates in Birmingham on Monday.
Shabana Mahmood said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday evening: "I am shocked to hear a woman was stabbed in Birmingham in an unprovoked attack.
"My thoughts are with the victim, her family and friends.
"I thank the police for their swift action to arrest a suspect. I urge any witnesses to contact West Midlands Police."
The force said: "We are continuing our inquiries and are keen to hear from anyone who knows more about what happened or the movements of Rafael, who was wearing an all grey tracksuit, black hat, trainers and rucksack at the time of the incident."