Urgent police manhunt after man spotted with machetes close to Nottinghamshire school

Joshua Hartley

25 November 2024 at 9:33 am·1-min read

Officers are investigating and appealing for witnesses after a man brandished two large knives near to Holgate Academy in Hucknall — -Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited)

An urgent police manhunt has been launched after a machete-wielding man was spotted close to a Nottinghamshire school. Officers are investigating and appealing for witnesses after a masked man was sighted carrying two machetes near to Holgate Academy in Hucknall.

Nottinghamshire Police said it was carrying out extensive inquiries to identify the man who was seen in Nabbs Lane around 3.20pm on Friday, November 22. A spokesperson for the Diverse Academies Trust, which runs the Holgate Academy, said the incident occurred outside of school hours on Friday and did not relate to the academy.

Chief Inspector Chris Sutcliffe, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “While we believe this was an isolated incident, we are treating it seriously and doing everything we possibly can to identify and apprehend those involved. Officers would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage of what happened.

“While we are continuing with our inquiries, we have increased our police presence in the area and have liaised with a nearby school to provide reassurance to the community.” Anyone with any information is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 454 of November 22, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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