Swedish prosecutor files request for Assange’s arrest

Sweden reopened an investigation into the rape allegations brought against Julian Assange, first made in 2010, on May 13. (Reuters pic)

STOCKHOLM: The Swedish prosecutor heading an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday filed a request for his arrest, the Prosecution Authority said.

The warrant, if granted, would be the first step in a process to have Assange extradited from Britain, where he is serving a 50-week sentence for skipping bail.

Sweden reopened an investigation into the rape allegation, first made in 2010, on May 13. - FMT