Julian Assange branded 'narcissist' by judge as he is found guilty of breaching bail conditions

A judge branded Julian Assange a "narcissist" as he was found guilty of breaching his bail conditions - hours after he was forcibly removed from the Ecuadorian embassy in London following seven years of refuge.

The WikiLeaks founder is facing extradition to the US on charges of conspiring to break into a classified government computer, where he could face a maximum jail sentence of five years.

Assange was detained by police after the Ecuadorian government withdrew his asylum - accusing the self-proclaimed journalist of interfering in international affairs and being discourteous to embassy staff.

The 47-year-old shouted and gesticulated as he was carried away in handcuffs by seven men and put into a waiting van on Thursday morning.

He later appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court where he was found guilty of breaching his bail conditions, meaning he also faces a jail term of up to 12 months in the UK when he is sentenced later at crown court.

During the hearing, Assange claimed he could not expect a fair trial in British courts as the UK's purpose was to "secure his delivery" to the US.

Judge Michael Snow said Assange's defence was laughable - and described his behaviour as "that of a narcissist who cannot get beyond his own selfish interests".