Police in London surrounded the embassy of Ecuador, where Wikileaks founder Julian Assange resides in exile, to reportedly address a 'suspected suspicious package.' More details as the story develops.
Earlier today, a U.K. judge upheld the arrest warrant for Julian Assange, which means he will almost certainly remain in London's Ecuadorean Embassy.
The police incident may or may not have anything to do with Assange.
#BREAKING: London Police are responding to a suspicious parcel outside the Ecuadorian embassy where Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is. #9Today pic.twitter.com/IoESqMlvyz
— The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) February 6, 2018
Police were called to the Ecuador Embassy in London after reports of a suspicious package. Julian Assange's supporters have told me it's nothing to do with him.
— Laurel Irving (@laurelirving7) February 6, 2018
Odd scenes at the Ecuador Embassy where Julian Assange is staying. Police have just arrived with evidence bags. pic.twitter.com/QSeNzE1Sd9
— Laurel Irving (@laurelirving7) February 6, 2018
BREAKING – London Police are responding to a "suspected suspicious package" at the Ecuadorian Embassy, the current home of @wikileaks founder, Julian Assange. #assange @JulianAssange @9NewsAUS @TheTodayShow pic.twitter.com/nvNjXYIrwh
— Seb Costello (@SebCostello9) February 6, 2018
UPDATE – Police have arrived at the building that houses the Euadorian Embassy in London. They have clear bags for taking evidence. #assange @TheTodayShow @9NewsAUS pic.twitter.com/iRxfckPExS
— Seb Costello (@SebCostello9) February 6, 2018
And earlier, from court:
Julian Assange will NOT walk free today.
The Judge will take more time to consider additional arguments from Mr Assange's legal team.— Seb Costello (@SebCostello9) February 6, 2018
Julian Assange's lawyer is trying to have public interest arguments heard today.
The Judge is reluctant.
"I don't want to be led into error".— Seb Costello (@SebCostello9) February 6, 2018
Julian Assange has failed to have his UK warrant lifted.
He will not walk free for now. His lawyers are now attempting to make another argument on his behalf.@9NewsAUS— Seb Costello (@SebCostello9) February 6, 2018
Supporters of Julian Assange gather at court in the hope his UK warrant is lifted and he walks free today. @9NewsAUS pic.twitter.com/bM09JegbR5
— Seb Costello (@SebCostello9) February 6, 2018
