The businesses temporarily went into lockdown whilst police searched the area
14:03, 19 Jan 2026Updated 15:03, 19 Jan 2026
The report came from the Ruddington Fields Business Park, pictured here(Image: Oliver Pridmore/Reach PLC)
Police were called to a Nottinghamshire business park after reports a man was seen wielding a knife.
Officers attended the Ruddington Fields Business Park, by Rushcliffe Country Park in Ruddington, after receiving the report at about 9am on Monday morning (January 19).
The area was searched but officers did not locate a man, and no further sightings were reported.
Businesses at the industrial estate temporarily went into lockdown while police searched the area, a spokesperson for the force said.
They added that officers will remain in the area to provide reassurances to residents.
“Anyone with information can contact the police by calling 101, quoting incident 127 of January 19, or alternatively anonymously report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111,” a spokesperson for the force added.
Software company Cita, credit reporting firm Experian, and manufacturers Greene, Tweed and Co Ltd are among the companies at the business park.
Nottingham College also has a campus on the site, which is located directly next to the country park.