Ecuador warning over possible Assange arrest attempt

21 August 2012 Last updated at 13:45 ET Help

It would be "suicidal" for British authorities to try to enter the Ecuadorian embassy to arrest Julian Assange, Ecuador's president has warned.

Rafael Correa said removing the WikiLeaks founder from the embassy would set a dangerous precedent, allowing nations to enter British diplomatic buildings elsewhere.

Bridget Kendall reports.

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