Julian Assange has been arrested on behalf of the US under an extradition warrant over WikiLeaks activities.
The Metropolitan Police said the Australian hacker was initially detained at the Ecuadorian embassy for failing to surrender to court in 2012.
But after arriving at a London police station, a spokesperson said he was “further arrested on behalf of the United States authorities”.
But after arriving at a London police station, a spokesperson said he was “further arrested on behalf of the United States authorities”.
“This is an extradition warrant under Section 73 of the Extradition Act,” a statement added. “He will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court as soon as possible.”
WikiLeaks said Mr Assange had been arrested for alleged conspiracy with Chelsea Manning, over publishing classified information revealing war crimes in 2010.
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