Hong Kong police have arrested a man shortly after he allegedly attempted an armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay on Thursday afternoon.

The 60-year-old unemployed suspect allegedly tried to steal HK$100,000 (US$12,760) from a Hang Seng Bank branch on Yee Wo Street shortly before 5pm, a police source said. He was carrying two knives, each measuring 30cm (12 inches).

He approached a counter on the second floor of the premises and handed over a note demanding money, claiming he had a knife. A female...