Today, I visited The Knife Angel, a travelling UK national monument created from used weapons addressing the need for social change around knife crime – the first of its kind.

“The sculpture, made from over 100,000 seized blades, was specifically created to highlight the negative effects of violent behaviour whilst solidifying our critical need for social change. Not only does the Angel act as a catalyst for turning the tide on violent and aggressive behaviour, but it is also acts as a beautiful memorial designed to celebrate those lives who have been lost through these violent and thoughtless actions.”

https://www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk/the-knife-angel-official/

The Knife Angel serves as a poignant reminder that violent behaviour, a significant problem both locally and nationally, has terrible consequences and no place in our society.

The Knife Angel’s full tour schedule is available here.