Man Allegedly Swallows Man’s Finger in Bar

HARARE, Zimbabwe – A man allegedly bit off and swallowed another man’s finger during a bar brawl, court officials said Thursday.

Alex Nyarubakora, 39, appeared in court in the town of Chitungwiza, 15 miles south of Harare, on Wednesday charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Prosecutor Isau Janhi said Nyarubakora was arguing with his wife in a bar last week when he became angry at a second man’s attempts to intercede.

After the two men began fighting, Nyarubakora is accused of biting off his opponent’s finger, chewing and swallowing it. No remains of the finger were found by police at the scene, Janhi said.

Nyarubakora was freed on bail to reappear on court on Jan. 14. He faces the penalty of a fine or imprisonment.