Abington Senior High teacher suspended; police investigate inappropriate sexual contact claims

ABINGTON, Pa. (WTXF) - An Abington Senior High School teacher has been suspended, as police investigate claims of inappropriate sexual contact with a student.

The district has sent a letter to parents explaining Latin teacher Thomas Kummer is facing charges. The statement said, in part:

District officials say they don't have much information, but they're asking if anyone knows anything about the matter to please come forward.