Man, 21, Charged with Attempted Murder After Birmingham Stabbing
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she was deeply shocked by what police described as an unprovoked attack in the heart of Birmingham.
Djeison Rafael, 21, has been charged with attempted murder following the stabbing of a woman in her 30s in Birmingham city centre. According to West Midlands Police, he also faces two counts of assault and possession of a bladed weapon.
The incident occurred on Smallbrook Queensway, just before 9 p.m. on Friday. The victim sustained a serious neck injury and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police stated that the suspect was wearing a grey tracksuit, black hat, trainers, and a rucksack at the time of the arrest. Officers have appealed to the public for any additional information related to the case.
“Police believe the assault was an unprovoked attack,” said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
The attack took place only a few yards from Birmingham New Street station and marked the third stabbing reported in the city centre within a little over a month.
Djeison Rafael is expected to appear before Birmingham magistrates on Monday.
Author’s Summary
A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with a violent stabbing in central Birmingham, prompting shock and renewed concern over rising city-centre violence.
More News
- Louisville volleyball stumbles but ready to for strong final push
- Tatsuro Taira “The Best” | MMA Fighter
- Organisers - Plastic Storage Bins
- UFC 323 live blog: Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira
- [Golden Eagles fall in NCAA Second Round to No. 9 Louisville]
- Desk Organisers & Accessories
- Louisville overwhelms Loyola, advances to second-round NCAA matchup with Marquette
- UIDAI to introduce new rule mandating registration of entities seeking Aadhaar-based verification
- Milan-Cortina organisers rush to ready venues as Olympic flame arrives in Italy
- Tatsuro Taira MMA Stats and Biography