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  • SEX PISTOLS in Holland. Sid Vicious goes shopping in Amsterdam's flea market P
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    SEX PISTOLS in Holland. Sid Vicious goes shopping in Amsterdam's flea market P
    SEX PISTOLS in Holland.
    Sid Vicious goes shopping in Amsterdam's flea market
    Photo: Peter Mazel / DALLE (FOTO: DUKAS/DALLE) --- NO WEB USAGE ---

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  • FEATURE - Unterwasser Babys
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    FEATURE - Unterwasser Babys
    May 30, 2018 - Odessa, Ukraine - Little girl in the shape of an evil pumpkin posing under the water at Halloween (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Unterwasser Babys
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    FEATURE - Unterwasser Babys
    May 30, 2018 - Odessa, Ukraine - Little girl in the shape of an evil pumpkin posing under the water at Halloween (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson/REX (899980d)
    A swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' attacks canoeist
    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    A vicious swan has been nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river. Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird, which has been snapping and hissing at rowers who get too near. The angry bird is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • 'Hard Rock Couture' exhibition, Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester, Britain - 29 Aug 2013
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    'Hard Rock Couture' exhibition, Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester, Britain - 29 Aug 2013
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/McPix Ltd (2930891x)
    Outfit worn by Sid Vicious
    'Hard Rock Couture' exhibition, Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester, Britain - 29 Aug 2013
    The 'Hard Rock Couture' exhibition brings together iconic outfits from some of the world (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • 'Bradford Prostitute Murders' Victims
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    'Bradford Prostitute Murders' Victims
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features ( 1187152f )
    Prostitute Rebecca Hall, 19, known as Becky, who was found dead in an alleway behind the car park at Thornton Street, Bradford, on April 26 2001 with severe head injuries from a sustained and vicious beating. She has been linked to three other Bradford prostitutes and sex workers being investigated as possible murder victims
    'Bradford Prostitute Murders' Victims
    Comparisons are being made with the Yorkshire Ripper case, after a woman's body parts were found in a River in Shipley, West Yorkshire, yesterday.
    A 40-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of the grisly remains and is being questioned on suspicion of murdering three prostitutes in a The murders are a possible Ripper copycat case.
    Police have not revealed details of the woman's identity but have confirmed they are investigating possible connections in the cases of three prostitutes: Shelley, last seen on April 26 in Bradford's red light district, Suzanne Blamires, 36, from Allerton,who went missing last Friday, and Susan Rushworth, 43, who disappeared near to her flat in The Manningham area on June 22 last year. Detectives have also been trying to solve the murder of 19-year-old prostitute Rebecca Hall, whose battered body was found on April 26, 2001, in an alleyway.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    WAITING ON WORDS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 899980k )
    A swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' who has been causing havac on the River Cam by attacking people on the river
    Mr Asbo The Swan
    MR ASBO THE SWAN

    A vicious swan has been nicknamed Mr Asbo after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river.

    Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird which has been snapping and hissing at rowers, who get too near.

    The fully-grown male even capsized one rower on the River Cam in Cambridge and attacked him with his beak while he was in the water.

    "We have got a problem with a swan which has developed a very bad temper and taken on an attitude," said Colin Sparkes, foreman of the Cam Conservators, which looks after the river.

    "Swans can be very territorial and aggressive and he obviously sees the rowers as a threat.

    "He is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.

    "Swans have very poor eye sight and lots of the boats are white so he is probably mistaking them for other swans."

    The feathered fiend has now been nicknamed Mr Asbo by scared rowers, who have been avoiding the area near Ditton Corner where he is nesting.

    Rower Alan Marron, who was attacked by the big bird, said: "The swan has become very dangerous.

    "It flew around Ditton Corner to attack me in my single, causing me to capsize.

    "The swan could not see me when it took off and I was moving away from Ditton and it landed on my rigger and attacked me with its beak.

    "I was in the middle of the river, away from any banks or reeds so I could not have been threatening any nest.

    "If the swan continues to be this aggressive, especially with more juniors on the river at the weekend, then there will be more cases like mine and there may be injuries."

    Another rower, who did not want to be named, added: "It's really vicious. I'm...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HKKREJMJ

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  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    WAITING ON WORDS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 899980j )
    A swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' who has been causing havac on the River Cam by attacking people on the river
    Mr Asbo The Swan
    MR ASBO THE SWAN

    A vicious swan has been nicknamed Mr Asbo after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river.

    Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird which has been snapping and hissing at rowers, who get too near.

    The fully-grown male even capsized one rower on the River Cam in Cambridge and attacked him with his beak while he was in the water.

    "We have got a problem with a swan which has developed a very bad temper and taken on an attitude," said Colin Sparkes, foreman of the Cam Conservators, which looks after the river.

    "Swans can be very territorial and aggressive and he obviously sees the rowers as a threat.

    "He is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.

    "Swans have very poor eye sight and lots of the boats are white so he is probably mistaking them for other swans."

    The feathered fiend has now been nicknamed Mr Asbo by scared rowers, who have been avoiding the area near Ditton Corner where he is nesting.

    Rower Alan Marron, who was attacked by the big bird, said: "The swan has become very dangerous.

    "It flew around Ditton Corner to attack me in my single, causing me to capsize.

    "The swan could not see me when it took off and I was moving away from Ditton and it landed on my rigger and attacked me with its beak.

    "I was in the middle of the river, away from any banks or reeds so I could not have been threatening any nest.

    "If the swan continues to be this aggressive, especially with more juniors on the river at the weekend, then there will be more cases like mine and there may be injuries."

    Another rower, who did not want to be named, added: "It's really vicious. I'm...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HKKREJMJ

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    WAITING ON WORDS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 899980i )
    A swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' who has been causing havac on the River Cam by attacking people on the river
    Mr Asbo The Swan
    MR ASBO THE SWAN

    A vicious swan has been nicknamed Mr Asbo after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river.

    Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird which has been snapping and hissing at rowers, who get too near.

    The fully-grown male even capsized one rower on the River Cam in Cambridge and attacked him with his beak while he was in the water.

    "We have got a problem with a swan which has developed a very bad temper and taken on an attitude," said Colin Sparkes, foreman of the Cam Conservators, which looks after the river.

    "Swans can be very territorial and aggressive and he obviously sees the rowers as a threat.

    "He is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.

    "Swans have very poor eye sight and lots of the boats are white so he is probably mistaking them for other swans."

    The feathered fiend has now been nicknamed Mr Asbo by scared rowers, who have been avoiding the area near Ditton Corner where he is nesting.

    Rower Alan Marron, who was attacked by the big bird, said: "The swan has become very dangerous.

    "It flew around Ditton Corner to attack me in my single, causing me to capsize.

    "The swan could not see me when it took off and I was moving away from Ditton and it landed on my rigger and attacked me with its beak.

    "I was in the middle of the river, away from any banks or reeds so I could not have been threatening any nest.

    "If the swan continues to be this aggressive, especially with more juniors on the river at the weekend, then there will be more cases like mine and there may be injuries."

    Another rower, who did not want to be named, added: "It's really vicious. I'm...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HKKREJMJ

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    WAITING ON WORDS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 899980h )
    A swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' attacks boy in boat
    Mr Asbo The Swan
    MR ASBO THE SWAN

    A vicious swan has been nicknamed Mr Asbo after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river.

    Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird which has been snapping and hissing at rowers, who get too near.

    The fully-grown male even capsized one rower on the River Cam in Cambridge and attacked him with his beak while he was in the water.

    "We have got a problem with a swan which has developed a very bad temper and taken on an attitude," said Colin Sparkes, foreman of the Cam Conservators, which looks after the river.

    "Swans can be very territorial and aggressive and he obviously sees the rowers as a threat.

    "He is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.

    "Swans have very poor eye sight and lots of the boats are white so he is probably mistaking them for other swans."

    The feathered fiend has now been nicknamed Mr Asbo by scared rowers, who have been avoiding the area near Ditton Corner where he is nesting.

    Rower Alan Marron, who was attacked by the big bird, said: "The swan has become very dangerous.

    "It flew around Ditton Corner to attack me in my single, causing me to capsize.

    "The swan could not see me when it took off and I was moving away from Ditton and it landed on my rigger and attacked me with its beak.

    "I was in the middle of the river, away from any banks or reeds so I could not have been threatening any nest.

    "If the swan continues to be this aggressive, especially with more juniors on the river at the weekend, then there will be more cases like mine and there may be injuries."

    Another rower, who did not want to be named, added: "It's really vicious. I'm too scared to go past it when I am alone."

    Cambridge...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HKKREJMJ

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  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    WAITING ON WORDS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 899980g )
    A swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' attacks boy in boat
    Mr Asbo The Swan
    MR ASBO THE SWAN

    A vicious swan has been nicknamed Mr Asbo after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river.

    Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird which has been snapping and hissing at rowers, who get too near.

    The fully-grown male even capsized one rower on the River Cam in Cambridge and attacked him with his beak while he was in the water.

    "We have got a problem with a swan which has developed a very bad temper and taken on an attitude," said Colin Sparkes, foreman of the Cam Conservators, which looks after the river.

    "Swans can be very territorial and aggressive and he obviously sees the rowers as a threat.

    "He is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.

    "Swans have very poor eye sight and lots of the boats are white so he is probably mistaking them for other swans."

    The feathered fiend has now been nicknamed Mr Asbo by scared rowers, who have been avoiding the area near Ditton Corner where he is nesting.

    Rower Alan Marron, who was attacked by the big bird, said: "The swan has become very dangerous.

    "It flew around Ditton Corner to attack me in my single, causing me to capsize.

    "The swan could not see me when it took off and I was moving away from Ditton and it landed on my rigger and attacked me with its beak.

    "I was in the middle of the river, away from any banks or reeds so I could not have been threatening any nest.

    "If the swan continues to be this aggressive, especially with more juniors on the river at the weekend, then there will be more cases like mine and there may be injuries."

    Another rower, who did not want to be named, added: "It's really vicious. I'm too scared to go past it when I am alone."

    Cambridge...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HKKREJMJ

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    WAITING ON WORDS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 899980f )
    The female swan on her nest on the River Cam, who we think the male swan is protecting when he attacks people on the river
    Mr Asbo The Swan
    MR ASBO THE SWAN

    A vicious swan has been nicknamed Mr Asbo after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river.

    Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird which has been snapping and hissing at rowers, who get too near.

    The fully-grown male even capsized one rower on the River Cam in Cambridge and attacked him with his beak while he was in the water.

    "We have got a problem with a swan which has developed a very bad temper and taken on an attitude," said Colin Sparkes, foreman of the Cam Conservators, which looks after the river.

    "Swans can be very territorial and aggressive and he obviously sees the rowers as a threat.

    "He is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.

    "Swans have very poor eye sight and lots of the boats are white so he is probably mistaking them for other swans."

    The feathered fiend has now been nicknamed Mr Asbo by scared rowers, who have been avoiding the area near Ditton Corner where he is nesting.

    Rower Alan Marron, who was attacked by the big bird, said: "The swan has become very dangerous.

    "It flew around Ditton Corner to attack me in my single, causing me to capsize.

    "The swan could not see me when it took off and I was moving away from Ditton and it landed on my rigger and attacked me with its beak.

    "I was in the middle of the river, away from any banks or reeds so I could not have been threatening any nest.

    "If the swan continues to be this aggressive, especially with more juniors on the river at the weekend, then there will be more cases like mine and there may be injuries."

    Another rower, who did not want to be named, added: "It's ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HKKREJMJ

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    WAITING ON WORDS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 899980d )
    A swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' attacks canoeist
    Mr Asbo The Swan
    MR ASBO THE SWAN

    A vicious swan has been nicknamed Mr Asbo after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river.

    Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird which has been snapping and hissing at rowers, who get too near.

    The fully-grown male even capsized one rower on the River Cam in Cambridge and attacked him with his beak while he was in the water.

    "We have got a problem with a swan which has developed a very bad temper and taken on an attitude," said Colin Sparkes, foreman of the Cam Conservators, which looks after the river.

    "Swans can be very territorial and aggressive and he obviously sees the rowers as a threat.

    "He is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.

    "Swans have very poor eye sight and lots of the boats are white so he is probably mistaking them for other swans."

    The feathered fiend has now been nicknamed Mr Asbo by scared rowers, who have been avoiding the area near Ditton Corner where he is nesting.

    Rower Alan Marron, who was attacked by the big bird, said: "The swan has become very dangerous.

    "It flew around Ditton Corner to attack me in my single, causing me to capsize.

    "The swan could not see me when it took off and I was moving away from Ditton and it landed on my rigger and attacked me with its beak.

    "I was in the middle of the river, away from any banks or reeds so I could not have been threatening any nest.

    "If the swan continues to be this aggressive, especially with more juniors on the river at the weekend, then there will be more cases like mine and there may be injuries."

    Another rower, who did not want to be named, added: "It's really vicious. I'm too scared to go past it when I am alone."

    Cambridgeshi...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HKKREJMJ

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  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    WAITING ON WORDS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 899980e )
    A swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' attacks canoeist
    Mr Asbo The Swan
    MR ASBO THE SWAN

    A vicious swan has been nicknamed Mr Asbo after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river.

    Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird which has been snapping and hissing at rowers, who get too near.

    The fully-grown male even capsized one rower on the River Cam in Cambridge and attacked him with his beak while he was in the water.

    "We have got a problem with a swan which has developed a very bad temper and taken on an attitude," said Colin Sparkes, foreman of the Cam Conservators, which looks after the river.

    "Swans can be very territorial and aggressive and he obviously sees the rowers as a threat.

    "He is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.

    "Swans have very poor eye sight and lots of the boats are white so he is probably mistaking them for other swans."

    The feathered fiend has now been nicknamed Mr Asbo by scared rowers, who have been avoiding the area near Ditton Corner where he is nesting.

    Rower Alan Marron, who was attacked by the big bird, said: "The swan has become very dangerous.

    "It flew around Ditton Corner to attack me in my single, causing me to capsize.

    "The swan could not see me when it took off and I was moving away from Ditton and it landed on my rigger and attacked me with its beak.

    "I was in the middle of the river, away from any banks or reeds so I could not have been threatening any nest.

    "If the swan continues to be this aggressive, especially with more juniors on the river at the weekend, then there will be more cases like mine and there may be injuries."

    Another rower, who did not want to be named, added: "It's really vicious. I'm too scared to go past it when I am alone."

    Cambridgeshi...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HKKREJMJ

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    WAITING ON WORDS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 899980c )
    A swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' attacks canoeist
    Mr Asbo The Swan
    MR ASBO THE SWAN

    A vicious swan has been nicknamed Mr Asbo after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river.

    Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird which has been snapping and hissing at rowers, who get too near.

    The fully-grown male even capsized one rower on the River Cam in Cambridge and attacked him with his beak while he was in the water.

    "We have got a problem with a swan which has developed a very bad temper and taken on an attitude," said Colin Sparkes, foreman of the Cam Conservators, which looks after the river.

    "Swans can be very territorial and aggressive and he obviously sees the rowers as a threat.

    "He is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.

    "Swans have very poor eye sight and lots of the boats are white so he is probably mistaking them for other swans."

    The feathered fiend has now been nicknamed Mr Asbo by scared rowers, who have been avoiding the area near Ditton Corner where he is nesting.

    Rower Alan Marron, who was attacked by the big bird, said: "The swan has become very dangerous.

    "It flew around Ditton Corner to attack me in my single, causing me to capsize.

    "The swan could not see me when it took off and I was moving away from Ditton and it landed on my rigger and attacked me with its beak.

    "I was in the middle of the river, away from any banks or reeds so I could not have been threatening any nest.

    "If the swan continues to be this aggressive, especially with more juniors on the river at the weekend, then there will be more cases like mine and there may be injuries."

    Another rower, who did not want to be named, added: "It's really vicious. I'm too scared to go past it when I am alone."

    Cambridgeshi...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HKKREJMJ

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    WAITING ON WORDS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 899980b )
    A swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' attacks canoeist
    Mr Asbo The Swan
    MR ASBO THE SWAN

    A vicious swan has been nicknamed Mr Asbo after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river.

    Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird which has been snapping and hissing at rowers, who get too near.

    The fully-grown male even capsized one rower on the River Cam in Cambridge and attacked him with his beak while he was in the water.

    "We have got a problem with a swan which has developed a very bad temper and taken on an attitude," said Colin Sparkes, foreman of the Cam Conservators, which looks after the river.

    "Swans can be very territorial and aggressive and he obviously sees the rowers as a threat.

    "He is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.

    "Swans have very poor eye sight and lots of the boats are white so he is probably mistaking them for other swans."

    The feathered fiend has now been nicknamed Mr Asbo by scared rowers, who have been avoiding the area near Ditton Corner where he is nesting.

    Rower Alan Marron, who was attacked by the big bird, said: "The swan has become very dangerous.

    "It flew around Ditton Corner to attack me in my single, causing me to capsize.

    "The swan could not see me when it took off and I was moving away from Ditton and it landed on my rigger and attacked me with its beak.

    "I was in the middle of the river, away from any banks or reeds so I could not have been threatening any nest.

    "If the swan continues to be this aggressive, especially with more juniors on the river at the weekend, then there will be more cases like mine and there may be injuries."

    Another rower, who did not want to be named, added: "It's really vicious. I'm too scared to go past it when I am alone."

    Cambridgeshi...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HKKREJMJ

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
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    Vicious Swan who attacks rowers on the River Cam in Cambridge, Britain - 07 Apr 2009
    WAITING ON WORDS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 899980a )
    A swan nicknamed 'Mr Asbo' attacks canoeist
    Mr Asbo The Swan
    MR ASBO THE SWAN

    A vicious swan has been nicknamed Mr Asbo after capsizing boats and attacking rowers on a city river.

    Rowers are now being warned to stay away from the bad-tempered bird which has been snapping and hissing at rowers, who get too near.

    The fully-grown male even capsized one rower on the River Cam in Cambridge and attacked him with his beak while he was in the water.

    "We have got a problem with a swan which has developed a very bad temper and taken on an attitude," said Colin Sparkes, foreman of the Cam Conservators, which looks after the river.

    "Swans can be very territorial and aggressive and he obviously sees the rowers as a threat.

    "He is part of a nesting pair and is very protective of his nest.

    "Swans have very poor eye sight and lots of the boats are white so he is probably mistaking them for other swans."

    The feathered fiend has now been nicknamed Mr Asbo by scared rowers, who have been avoiding the area near Ditton Corner where he is nesting.

    Rower Alan Marron, who was attacked by the big bird, said: "The swan has become very dangerous.

    "It flew around Ditton Corner to attack me in my single, causing me to capsize.

    "The swan could not see me when it took off and I was moving away from Ditton and it landed on my rigger and attacked me with its beak.

    "I was in the middle of the river, away from any banks or reeds so I could not have been threatening any nest.

    "If the swan continues to be this aggressive, especially with more juniors on the river at the weekend, then there will be more cases like mine and there may be injuries."

    Another rower, who did not want to be named, added: "It's really vicious. I'm too scared to go past it when I am alone."

    Cambridgeshi...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HKKREJMJ

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Scenes of flooding in England, Britain - 25 Jul 2007
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    Scenes of flooding in England, Britain - 25 Jul 2007
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features ( 678802c )
    The fields of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire appear more like the paddy fields of China after the vicious floods of last week.
    Scenes of flooding in England, Britain - 25 Jul 2007

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • STAR MUGSHOTS
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    STAR MUGSHOTS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by MB PICTURES / Rex Features ( 505345a )
    Sid Vicious, bassist for the Sex Pistols, was arrested by New York police for the October 1978 murder of girlfriend Nancy Spungen. Sid died of an overdose before his case went to trial
    STAR MUGSHOTS

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Colour Book Illustration
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    Colour Book Illustration
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    The Sex Pistols - Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Sid Vicious and Malcolm Mclaren A & M record deal outside Buckingham Palace, London, Britain - 1977
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    Sid Vicious with Vivienne Westwood
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