WikiLeaks’ founder Assange arrested in London
Breaking • December 2010 • Views: 427
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested by officers from Scotland Yard’s extradition unit today.
The 39-year-old Australian was held when he attended a central London police station by appointment.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Officers from the Metropolitan Police Extradition Unit have this morning arrested Julian Assange on behalf of the Swedish authorities on suspicion of rape.
“Julian Assange, 39, was arrested on a European Arrest Warrant by appointment at a London police station at 9.30am.