Wikileaks founder driving embassy staff crazy: report
The embassy where Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has lived for more than three years considered getting rid of him by helping him flee after a string of alarming incidents.
Leaked documents showed Ecuadorian diplomats were worried about the Australian's erratic behaviour, which included waltzing into restricted areas, damaging property and causing stress to embassy workers, “especially women.”
In September 2012 a security guard found him in an off limits control room tampering with equipment. The security guard said the fugitive then punched a computer screen and tried to assault him.
In January 2013, staff were concerned he pushed over a bookcase at 6am in the morning after hearing a loud crash. Mr Assange insists it fell of its own accord.
The documents also mentioned Mr Assange's "evident anger" and "feelings of superiority" and that officials in the building should control his access to alcohol.
The leak also mentions his behaviour towards women. Mr Assange was accused of raping two women in Sweden.
His behaviour lead to embassy staff trying to concoct ways to get him out of there, including dressing up in fancy dress, organizing a helicopter from the roof, or just making a run for Harrolds and getting lost in the crowds of shoppers.
National news break – September 2
