A Swedish investigation into an allegation of rape against Julian Assange has been dropped after almost seven years.

The Wikileaks founder took refuge in Ecuador's embassy in London in 2012.

He's always denied the claims.

Mr. Assange spoke from the balcony of the Embassay he doesn't "forgive or forget".

He added that while it's an important victory it doesn't erase the years of detention without charge:

The Metropolitan police force says he could still face arrest if he leaves over a breach of bail.

Legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg explains further: