The mother of Julian Assange, the Wikileaks founder, has said that she is deeply distressed after Interpol issued "Red Notice" alert for her son.
Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has been added to Interpol's 'Wanted' list over alleged sex crimes in Sweden.
Julian Assange is wanted by Interpol Photo: AP
7:00AM GMT 01 Dec 2010

Christine Assange said she was "reacting as any mother would" and was concerned about her son's wellbeing.

Mr Assange, who is Australian, is wanted by Interpol in relation to two rape charges issued by the Swedish police. His whereabouts are not known.

The notice to assist in his arrest comes in the midst of the release of thousands of confidential US diplomatic cables on the Wikileaks website.