Minnesota teacher accused of biting off part of man's ear

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A middle school teacher is accused of biting off part of a man's ear during a confrontation at a St. Paul diner.

Prosecutors say 30-year-old Susan Mukuhi Mwarabu (muh-KOO'-hih war-AH'-boo) was drunk when she attacked the man at the Uptowner about 4 a.m. Sunday.

A criminal complaint says the 33-year-old man was eating with friends when one made a comment about one of the women with Mwarabu.

It says she approached the group of men, licked the victim's ear, then bit off part of it.

Mwarabu teaches sixth grade at Northfield Middle School. Superintendent L. Chris Richardson tells the St. Paul Pioneer Press that school officials will have to learn more about the case before making a decision on appropriate action.

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Information from: St. Paul Pioneer Press