A nursery owner in China has been sentenced to life imprisonment following a mass poisoning incident that affected hundreds of children, according to reporting by BBC News.

Investigations revealed that the owner, alongside five staff members, used inedible paint in food prepared for the children. The toxic paint was added to meals in an effort to make the food look more visually appealing.

The consumption of the paint led to hundreds of children falling ill, resulting in life imprisonment for the nursery owner and convictions for the five staff members involved.

The full original report detailing the trial and case background can be found on BBC News.

Source: BBC News