Police have applied to the courts for a summons to prosecute a 54-year-old man who went swimming at a beach that had been closed off in Tuen Mun as Super Typhoon Ragasa hit Hong Kong on Wednesday.

Officers said they received a report and went to the scene, where they gave the man a warning before he left.

After further investigations, officers submitted the summons application on Friday to prosecute the man.

Under the Bathing Beaches Regulation of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance, failing to comply with temporary closure orders is an offence punishable by a fine of up to HK$2,000 and 14 days in jail.

Before the arrival of Ragasa this week, the government repeatedly warned people against going out to watch the waves.

But some ignored the advice and put themselves in danger.

Police on Thursday arrested two women for allegedly taking a child storm-chasing in Southern District when Ragasa skirted the city.