Knife Angel National Anti-Violence Tour

The Knife Angel, also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, came to Gwent in November 2022 as part of its UK tour. It was located at the Friars Walk shopping centre in Newport.

What is the Knife Angel?

The Knife Angel was commissioned by the British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry and created by artist Alfie Bradley. It was designed to create social change, helping to raise awareness of the devastation that violent behaviour can have on communities, and act as a memorial to those who have lost their lives through violence.

Facts and figures:
• The Knife Angel stands at over 27 foot tall.
• It is made from more than 100,000 knives collected from amnesties across the UK.
• Messages of hope from the families of victims have been engraved into the Knife Angel’s wings.
• Since it began its tour in 2018, the Knife Angel has visited 27 towns and cities across the UK.
More detailed information about the Knife Angel is available on the British Ironworks Centre website.

The Knife Angel in Gwent

Throughout the duration of the Knife Angel’s visit we worked with Gwent Police and partners including Newport City Council, Fearless, the St Giles Trust and Street Doctors to deliver workshops on the dangers of violence and aggression to young people in Gwent.

Residents were encouraged to take photos of the Knife Angel and share them via the hashtag #KnifeAngelGwent

Design an anti-violence sticker

As part of the Knife Angel’s visit we asked school children to help us design a sticker that people could wear to show their support and ‘say no to violence’.

The top two designs were professional printed and have worn by hundreds of children and young people at events over following years

Seek support

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Gwent Police
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Fearless
Fearless is part of the charity Crimestoppers and allows young people to seek information and advice, and report crime anonymously.
Website: Fearless
Call: 0800 555 111

Connect Gwent
Connect Gwent is Gwent Police’s victim support service. Trained advisers are available to allow victims of crime to access the right help and support services that best meet their current needs.
Website: Connect Gwent
Email: connectgwent@gwent.police.uk
Call: 0300 1232133