An investigation is underway to find a woman captured on CCTV appearing to kick two swans in the Thames at Limehouse.
But witnesses have apparently come forward to say that she was trying to separate the pair because they were fighting.
This is something the Swan Sanctuary supports, saying a territorial swan fight had taken place.
A man also ended up in the water after seemingly going to help and being pushed in by an on-looker.
The Met Police has confirmed enquiries are on-going.