Mr Assange had been living in political asylum there since 2012.
The 47-year old Australian is also facing extradition to the United States, where he could spent five years in prison.
Julian Assange arrested by British police
Julian Assange gestures as he arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court following his arrest Source: AAP
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange is in a British prison after being arrested at the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
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