India, April 21 -- The Mumbai Crime Branch on Saturday arrested a 35-year-old homeless man for allegedly stabbing a woman in Worli following a trivial altercation over her umbrella brushing against him.

The accused, identified as Avsarmol, a native of Sambhaji Nagar district, reportedly attacked 43-year-old Anita Patkar near JK Kapoor Chowk at Worli Sea Face around 1:30 pm. Patkar, a resident of Worli Koliwada, was on her way home when her umbrella accidentally touched the accused. This led to a heated argument, during which Avsarmol, who was carrying a knife and a glass shard, stabbed her in the back.

Patkar sustained a serious injury and was rushed to KEM Hospital by passers-by and police personnel. She later received multiple stitche...