At 4.30 this afternoon a man walked into the Sandridge Mall branch in Midrand with a suspicious package strapped to his body.

Ross Linstrom, Standard Bank media relations officer, said the branch staff immediately followed the security procedures required. The South African Police Services reacted promptly and the suspect was quickly arrested.

There were no hostages taken and no one was hurt. We would like to commend the police for their swift action.

Trauma counselors have been sent to the scene to assist shocked branch staff and customers.