Police have made an arrest after a plane passenger allegedly tried to open a door in mid-air.

Hong Kong police arrested a passenger following an incident onboard a Cathay Pacific service from Boston to Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific confirmed no passengers or crew were injured, and the flight landed safely early on Thursday.

The incident is now being handled by Hong Kong police. Cathay said: "Our cabin crew immediately attended to the situation, inspected the door to ensure it was securely closed, and reported the incident to the relevant authorities and the police.

"The case has been handed over to the police for investigation. At Cathay, the safety of our customers and crew guides every decision we make."

Hong Kong police said a 20-year-old male from mainland China was arrested early on Thursday on suspicion of violating the Aviation Security Ordinance.