THE KNIFE Angel statue is arriving in Wrexham tomorrow (Tuesday, October 4) ahead of an official opening later this week.

Completed in 2018 The Knife Angel, also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, has toured the country, bringing with it an awareness of the consequences caused in our society by violence and crime – especially knife crime.

The monument stands at 8.2m (27ft) tall, weighing 3.5 tons, and is made from over 100,000 seized knives and weapons collected from all 43 Police Constabularies across the UK.

Knife Angel artist Alfie Bradley of the British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry, designed the touring artwork to highlight the negative effects of violent behaviour and to solidify critical need for social change.

The Knife Angel will be located on Queens Square for the duration of its stay.

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The monument is expected to arrive on October 4, with an opening ceremony held on Friday, October 7. The Knife Angel will stay in situ for the remainder of October.

Wrexham Council, North Wales Police and the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin have arranged for the knife angel’s Wrexham visit to coincide with a month-long awareness campaign. There are countless other important organisations involved in making sure that the visit is a success, and that we make the most of the awareness that the monument brings.

Lead member for economy and regeneration at Wrexham Council, Councillor Nigel Williams said: “We hope that the arrival of the visually stunning knife angel will attract people to the city centre as they look to view and no doubt photograph the monument.

“Events and activities throughout the month will give our multi agency partners the chance to share information and advice on crime reduction."

Superintendent Nick Evans of North Wales Police said: “We are pleased to welcome the Knife Angel to Wrexham as part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the devastating consequences of knife crime.

“Knives are dangerous and there is no place for them on the streets of Wrexham. Carrying knives or other weapons do not keep you safe. By carrying a knife, you are putting yourself in much greater danger, and more likely to become involved in a violent situation and get injured yourself.

“By working with our partners, we will continue to educate, enforce, and act on any information given to us to bring those involved in this type of offending to justice."

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