Woman Katie Fox who died after horror Birmingham stabbing pictured as household in ‘shock’

A woman who died after a horror stabbing in Birmingham on Friday night has now been pictured for the first time.

The 34-year-old victim, Katie Fox, was taken to hospital with a serious injury to her neck after being stabbed on Smallbrook Queensway shortly before 9pm. She has since tragically died in hospital.

Katie Fox has now been identified and pictured, as tributes pour in online. Her family are said to have been too upset speak at her childhood home in Northfield, Birmingham, this afternoon, reports Mail. A family friend, who did not give her name, said: “It’s too soon to talk I’m afraid. They are all in total shock. It’s horrible.”

Neighbours have described Katie as a “nice girl” who moved into the semi-detached house when she was a teenager, while the family are reported to be in the process of selling the property and moving to Devon.

One neighbour said: “They’ve lived there for 20-odd years, Katie was a teenager when they arrived. She was a nice girl. I heard there had been an incident in the city centre but can’t believe she has died. It’s a tragedy. She didn’t live in the family home, I think she had a flat in Longbridge.”

Djeison Rafael, 21, has been charged with murder in relation to the incident and has been remanded. He appeared at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court this morning, where he is said to have interrupted the hearing six times.

The 21-year-old, of Rosedale Avenue in Smethwick, is also charged with two counts of causing actual bodily harm on October 27 and November 7, possession of a Stanley blade on November 7, and assaulting a detention escort officer on November 8.

The defendant was told he was not going to be asked to enter any pleas because the offences are too serious to be dealt with by the magistrates’ court.

District Judge Bristow told Rafael: “I’m going to send you and your charges to the crown court on November 12.”

Police said in a Facebook update: “A woman has sadly died after a stabbing in #Birmingham on Friday night. A 34-year-old was taken to hospital with a serious injury to her neck after she was stabbed on Smallbrook Queensway shortly before 9pm. She has since tragically died in hospital.

“Our thoughts are with her loved ones and specially trained investigators are supporting her family. Djeison Rafael aged 21 has been charged in relation to the incident and has been remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning.

“Following the victim’s death, an application will made to amend the charges to reflect the change in the victim’s condition. Extra officers will be around Birmingham city centre to offer reassurance as we understand this is a worrying incident.

“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 (7 November).

“Get in touch with us via 101 quoting log 5503 of 7 November or send in your evidence.”

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police previously said: “We have 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 (November 10).”