Man charged with attempted murder after Birmingham stabbing

We have tonight charged a man with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in Birmingham.

Djeison Rafael, 21, was charged following an incident in Smallbrook Queensway last night (7 November).

He has also been charged with two further assaults and possession of a blade.

Rafael was arrested following the incident, which saw a woman in her 30s taken to hospital with a serious neck injury.

Rafael, who is a Black British national, has been remanded to appear before magistrates in Birmingham on Monday 10th November 2025.

We are continuing our enquiries 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.

Get in touch with us via 101 quoting log 5503 of 7 November or send in your evidence via our Major Incident Public Portal: Public Portal