Hong Kong man arrested after toddler, domestic helper rescued from Cyberport kidnapping attempt (update)

Hong Kong police have arrested a man in connection with the kidnapping of a toddler and domestic helper who were dramatically rescued on Wednesday just hours after they were bundled into a car, then locked inside a shipping container.

The 19-month-old girl and 39-year-old woman caring for her were snatched on Victoria Road near Cyberport in Pok Fu Lam at about 8.30am on Wednesday, according to a police source.