The Knife Angel, a 27ft-tall national monument against violence and aggression made from knives and weapons seized by England and Wales’ 43 police forces, rolled into Northampton town centre on Friday morning (April 29).
It will stand on the plaza outside All Saints’ Church for the next two weeks as a sobering reminder of knife crime’s horrific impact on individuals, families and communities.
A service and vigil at All Saints’ will be held at 7.30pm on Saturday to mark the Knife Angel’s visit, after which candles will be lit around the sculpture as a symbol of light against darkness.
A service and vigil at All Saints’ will be held at 7.30pm on Saturday to mark the Knife Angel’s visit, after which candles will be lit around the sculpture as a symbol of light against darkness.
5. 27ft tall Knife Angel put up outside All Saints Church.
The view from across the street as the statue is carefully positioned on the plaza outside All Saints'
Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
6. 27ft tall Knife Angel put up outside All Saints Church.
The sculpture was specifically created to highlight the negative effects of knife crime and violent behaviour
Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
7. 27ft tall Knife Angel put up outside All Saints Church.
Slowly but surely, the statue is lowered into its new home for the next two weeks before it moves on to Wellingborough and Corby
Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
8. 27ft tall Knife Angel put up outside All Saints Church.
The task of lifting the statue upright took a while but made an enthralling sight for early morning shoppers
Photo: Kirsty Edmonds