An unknown tried to get into Embassy of Ecuador in the UK where the founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange has been holed-up for four years.

According to the communiqué, an assassination attempt was made against the WikiLeaks founder after an intruder scaled the walls of the Ecuadorian Embassy last night.

It is noted in diplomatic mission that the authorities of Ecuador are ready to cooperate with the British security forces in order to prevent similar incidents in the future and remind of the obligation to protect life and health of the citizen of Australia Julian Assange, The Mirror reported.

WikiLeaks founder was detained in London in December, 2010 at the request of the Swedish law enforcement agencies.