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Sky NewsWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested by British police over sexual assault claims in Sweden, according to Sky sources.
A fresh European arrest warrant has been received by Mr Assange's lawyer - as anger grows in the US over the latest leaked embassy cables by the whistleblowing website.
Sky sources have said officers from Scotland Yard detained the 39-year-old Australian at around 9.30am.
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After meeting police, Mr Assange will appear before City of Westminster magistrates so a decision can be made about whether the warrant is appropriate for extradition.
But Mills added that Mr Stephens has warned any attempt to extradite will be resisted, "mainly on the grounds that he may be handed over to the Americans".
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Sky reporting that after court appearance will likely be released on bail.
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