Attempted robbery at Hang Seng Bank branch on Yee Wo Street

There was an attempted robbery at the branch of Hang Seng Bank on Yee Wo Street in Causeway Bay this afternoon.

A suspect was arrested.

At around 5 p.m., a knife-wielding man charged into the bank.

He reportedly approached a counter and handed a note to a staff member, demanding 100,000 dollars.

The staffer immediately triggered the alarm, prompting the suspect to flee.

The suspect was later rounded up by police near SOGO Department Store.

A knife was found on the man.

More investigations are underway.