The founder of Wikileaks Julian Assange has confirmed he is planning to end his two-year stay at the Ecuadorian embassy in London.

He has told a press conference that he will leave 'soon'.

Mr Assange (43) was given political asylum by Ecuador in 2012, but faces arrest if he steps outside, because he's accused of sexual assault in Sweden.

He is reported to be suffering ill-health and that he may be leaving to seek treatment.

However, the Australian refusing to say exactly when - or why - he is leaving the embassy.

Kristinn Hrafnsson is a spokesperson for Wikileaks.

Sky News reporter Darren McCaffrey is in London. He told the Pat Kenny Show here on Newstalk Mr Assange will be arrested if and when he steps out from the embassy.

Originally published 10:04