Parents convicted of assault over baby's diet

A couple was convicted of assault for nearly starving to death their infant daughter by putting her on their own strict diet, including herbal tea and ground nuts but no breast milk or formula.

Joseph and Silva Swinton, both 32, were also convicted yesterday of reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child. They could face up to 25 years in prison at sentencing on May 16.