Students Visit the Knife Angel to Address Knife Crime and Violence

We took students to see the Knife Angel, a powerful installation aimed at raising awareness of knife crime, sexual exploitation, and county lines. The Angel is currently on display in Welwyn Garden City throughout October.

About the Knife Angel

The Knife Angel, designed and created by Alfie Bradley at the British Ironwork Centre, serves as a national monument to underscore the detrimental effects of violence and aggression, highlighting the urgent need for change. Standing at 27 feet tall, this remarkable sculpture is made from over 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by all 43 police forces in the UK. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the repercussions of knife crime and violence, while encouraging dialogue about social change and the pursuit of peace.

Upcoming Events

This incredible national monument will kick off a month-long series of intensive anti-violence youth engagement events in Welwyn Hatfield and throughout the county, all of which can be found on the Hertfordshire Constabulary Eventbrite page.

Additionally, this serves as a moment to honor those who have fallen victim to knife crime and violence. Hertfordshire Constabulary everyone to leave a message in their Book of Reflections.

Become an Anti-violence Champion

As part of the contract to host the Knife Angel, Hertfordshore has committed to recruit 10,000 young Anti-violence Champions. 

An ‘Anti-Violence Champion’ is someone who completely renounces violent and aggressive behaviour as a means to solve issues, disputes and difficulties. They support the Knife Angel and its legacy by standing up against all forms of violent behaviour. They make the conscious decision to solve all problems in a peaceful and non-physical manner. You will play an integral and extremely important part in the Knife Angel’s journey to create social change.

Download the Anti-violence Champions leaflet find out more.

Sign up to become an Anti-violence Champion.

We are also keen to hear from anyone who would like to get involved in running events for the Knife Angel or would like to volunteer, please contact us via: KnifeAngel@herts.police.uk.