Vicious swan known as Mr Asbo now has a grandson dubbed Asbaby that has inherited his bad temper and is also terrorising punters on the River Cam

A vicious swan known for terrorising punters and kayakers on the River Cam is now believed to have a grandson following in his footsteps.

The savage swan nicknamed Asbaby, which still has many brown baby feathers, has been pecking punters on The Backs area of the Cambridge river.

Mr Asbo, the swan believed to be his grandfather, was moved to a location 60 miles away in 2012 by river authorities after repeatedly attacking rowers.

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Watch out: Savage swan Asbaby has been pecking punters on The Backs area of the river in Cambridge over the Easter weekend

Up close: One resident who lives near the river said Asbaby 'sticks his neck right into the punts and boats to nip passengers'

Theft: Asbaby was seen attacking tourists, eating sandwiches, drinking from water bottles and even trying to steal a woman’s handbag (above)

Capturing the moment: Asbaby (pictured) is believed to be the grandson of Mr Asbo, who was moved to a location 60 miles away in 2012

Pecking at the punters: The swan on the River Cam is said to be even more vicious than his father, Asboy, and grandfather, Asbo

Asbaby was seen at the weekend attacking tourists, eating sandwiches, drinking from water bottles and even trying to steal a woman’s handbag.

He is said to have inherited his bad temper from his grandfather, and his father Asboy, who conducted a reign of terror on the river last summer.

Harry Crossell, 65, who lives near the river, said: ‘He is even more vicious than his father and grandfather.

'(He) sticks his neck right into the punts and boats to nip passengers. I’ve seen him chasing after punts and taking their picnics. 

'Once I even saw him put his beak around a bottle of champagne.

‘It’s terrifying for river users and it’s making people think twice about going out on the water.’

Another resident, Simon Patterson, 52, said locals were worried Asbaby’s behaviour would get worse as he gets older.

‘The swan is only young at the moment, we’re concerned he will get stronger and more vicious as he grows bigger,’ he said. 

Shock: The swan got up close with this woman, whose surprise at what was unfolding in front of her could clearly be seen (right)

Making an appearance: The juvenile swan nicknamed Asbaby got far too close for comfort to tourists on the Cam over the Easter weekend

Naughty swan: One resident said locals were worried Asbaby’s behaviour on the River Cam would get worse as he gets older

‘He swims up and down the river chasing anything which gets in his way. We thought Mr Asbo and Asboy were bad, but this swan is even worse.

‘It’s very worrying as the river is starting to get busier now, if he continues someone could get really hurt.’

But Colin Sparkes, navigation officer for Conservators of the River Cam, told MailOnline today: ‘Most swans get a bit aggressive this time of year.

‘It's mating season - they protect their territory. As far as I’m aware, it's not causing great problems on the river.

‘Swans this time of year start to look out for their nest, and indeed when the young and born.

‘It’s a very tricky one because the more people feed the swans, the more aggressive they tend to become. 

Close to the camera: Asbaby 'swims up and down the river chasing anything which gets in his way', according to one local resident

Worrying: Asbaby's actions are said to be 'terrifying for river users' and are 'making people think twice about going out on the water'

Threatening: The behaviour of Mr Asbo (above) before he was moved 60 miles three years ago left dozens of rowers with cuts and bruises

No longer there: The Cam Conservators moved Mr Asbo about 60 miles away in 2012. His son Asboy is seen above in this file photograph

'They get used to swimming up to people expecting to be fed.’

He confirmed that there are no plans to remove Asbaby from the river, adding that the case of Mr Asbo was completely different.

Mr Sparkes said: ‘That swan (Mr Asbo) was extremely aggressive - it's the most aggressive swan I've ever come across.

‘I believe that was probably down to the way he'd been brought up looking for food from various people.’

The Conservators moved Mr Asbo away in 2012 because they said his behaviour was risking the safety of river users as well as himself.

His behaviour left dozens of rowers with cuts and bruises - and a marshal was employed during a university rowing race to stop him injuring students.

It has previously been reported how Asboy was seen attacking punters, birds and even a cow. He also injured a canoeist and a swimmer.