WORCESTER — A local man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly stabbing a woman on Front Street.
At 12:58 a.m., Worcester Police officers responded to an assault report and found the female victim with multiple stab wounds to her arms and legs.
Emergency medical personnel provided aid before transporting her to a nearby hospital for treatment.
According to authorities, the victim, whose name has not been released, reported that she was attacked by a man with whom she was walking.
After he began to grab her, she attempted to use a knife in self-defense.
The assailant then reportedly stabbed her with his own knife.
Witnesses at the scene gave a description of the suspect, leading officers to Grafton Street where they apprehended 50-year-old Gunga Collis.
A knife was recovered from Collis at the time of his arrest.
Collis, a Worcester resident, has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
