DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A court sentenced a man to 20 days in jail and fined him for biting off the finger of his roommate, whom he accused of making too much noise, a newspaper

reported Sunday.

The Gulf News said the Dubai Criminal Court sentenced Sita Ram Raju, 25, of India to 20 days in jail and fined him $135 for attacking his roommate, identified as Hiralal K.

The newspaper said Raju told the court he had asked Hiralal to stop making noise so that he could enjoy a drink with a friend. When the noise continued, he attacked Hiralal and bit off the