Police told to arrest Assange 'under all circumstances'
Police have been instructed to arrest WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange "under all circumstances" should he leave Ecuador's London embassy, including if he was granted diplomatic immunity by the South American country or came out in a diplomatic bag.
The instructions for the tactics to bring in Mr Assange, including the possibilities of potential distractions, were captured on a police clipboard by a photographer.
Sweden wants to extradite him to face questioning over rape and sexual assault allegations.
Julian Assange speaks from Ecuadorian embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has spoken for the first time since taking refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
The UK and Ecuador standoff over Julian Assange
It is remarkable how much strain there is between the UK and Ecuador over the fate of a man who is facing charges in neither country.
Assange diplomatic standoff: How things stand legally
The UK and Ecuador are locked in a diplomatic standoff over WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Here is some legal background.