Julian Assange appears at start of extradition hearing in Britain

A banner raised by supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange calling for his freedom is seen on the road outside Woolwich Crown Court in southeast London. (AFP Photo)

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared in a British court at the start of extradition hearings on Monday.

Wearing a blue-grey suit and cleanly shaven, Assange confirmed his name and age.

Judge Vanessa Baraitser told the court that any disturbances would see people removed from court.

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