Rowers battle swan

British rowers have been battling a vicious swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo'.

The bad-tempered bird has left students from Cambridge University with cuts and bruises and even capsized a few boats.

His behaviour was so feared rowers even appealed to Queen Elizabeth for permission to kill him - but was refused.

Michelle Childerley, who claims to be a "bird whisperer", said she connected telepathically with Mr Asbo and said he is angry because a rower killed his cygnets.