Julian Assange arrest warrant also mentions US extradition request

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, arrested in London Thursday for breaching his British bail conditions, is also being held over an extradition request from the United States, police said.

The Australian has "been further arrested on behalf of the United States authorities, at 10:53 am after his arrival at a central London police station. This is an extradition warrant under Section 73 of the Extradition Act", a statement said.