Knife Angel leaves Telford
The Knife Angel departed Southwater Square today (Friday 12 June) to its home at the British Ironworks Centre.
The 27 foot sculpture made from more than 100,000 knife blades has stood tall outside Southwater Library since the end of February. The sculpture was to continue its journey to Wolverhampton at the end of March, however this was not possible due to lockdown restrictions.
The Knife Angel was created by sculptor Alfie Bradley and is made from knives collects as a result of working with police forces and introducing knife amnesties across the country.
Whilst the Knife Angel was here it attracted more than 80,000 visitors.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education & Lifelong Learning said: “Hosting the Knife Angel has been a privilege to help raise awareness and effects of knife crime.
“During its time in the borough educational workshops were delivered to school children where they learned about the consequences of knife crime on the community.
“Hosting the Knife Angel would not have been possible without our partners and sponsors who supported us with this campaign, we thank you for your support.”
To read about the Knife Angel and how it was made visit the British Ironworks Centre.
For support about knife crime please visit: http://telfordknifeangel.com/#getsupport
