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Knife Angel
Hertfordshire Constabulary and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council hosted the Knife Angel, in Welwyn Garden City town centre during October 2025.
The visit of the amazing national monument launched a month-long programme of intensive anti-violence youth engagement events, within Welwyn Hatfield and across the county.
It was also an opportunity to remember all those who have fallen victim to knife crime and violence, and we invited people's messages in our messages of reflection.
To kick the proceedings off there was an opening ceremony on 1 October, in Welwyn Garden City Town centre, followed by a month of events, initiatives and competitions.
A knife amnesty was also carried out to raise awareness and bring about a positive change within communities, especially amongst young people.
During the Knife Angel’s visit in October 2025 we worked with charity, Inspired Futures, on a film to mark the historic occasion.
Inspired Futures' Andrew Hill documented the proceedings across the whole month, capturing the efforts of those involved and the essence of what they were hoping to convey through the Knife Angel.
Inspired Futures is a small, victim focused charity, which educates secondary school pupils about the pitfalls of violence, giving a voice to people affected by knife crime.
Anti-violence Champions
As part of the Knife Angel initiative, Hertfordshire recruited more than 1,600 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.
Download our Anti-violence Champions leaflet find out more.
The Knife Angel, designed and created by Alfie Bradley at the British Ironwork Centre, is a national monument created to highlight the negative effects of violence and aggression and solidifying the critical need for change. The 27-foot sculpture has been crafted from more than 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by the UK's 43 police forces. The sculpture aims to raise awareness about the consequences of knife crime and violence and to spark conversations about the need for social change and peace.