Milton Keynes residents encouraged to visit 27ft Knife Angel sculpture

    Image: Milton Keynes City Council / Cllr Emily Darlington

    The sculpture is at Stadium MK for the whole of December, as part of a month of action against violent crime.

    The monument, also known as the Knife Angel, arrived in the city on 1st December and will be located outside the home of MK Dons throughout December and into early January.

    The 'National Monument Against Violence and Aggression' is a 27ft sculpture, made from approximately 100,000 bladed weapons collected in knife amnesty bins during police operations across the country. 

    The month of action against violence which is taking place across Milton Keynes, includes a range of intervention programmes run by Milton Keynes City Council, Thames Valley Police (TVP), the Police & Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley Police, MK Dons SET and the Safety Centre.

    Almost 700 people a day have been visiting the monument since its arrival.

    The City Council is calling for communities to come together to support the initiative and get involved in upcoming activities. A series of workshops, competitions and activity days will be taking place to educate young people about the risks and heartbreak of getting involved in crime.

    A full list of events will be made available here.

    Cllr Emily Darlington, Cabinet Member for Adults, Housing and Healthy Communities said: "It’s really encouraging to see that so many people are engaging with the Knife Angel which will create even more conversations in the community about how we can work to stop all violence, especially knife crime."

    Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley, Matthew Barber said: “It is a privilege to host the Knife Angel in Milton Keynes. 

    “This powerful sculpture reminds us of the devastating impact of violence and aggression as well as being a symbol for change. 

    “I and partners across Milton Keynes are committed to working together in an effort to end the culture of knife carrying and violence. 

    “The engagement and educational activities taking place during the month of action will help to open up discussions, which can ultimately lead to changes in attitudes and behaviours.  

    “I encourage residents of Milton Keynes to visit the Knife Angel during December and get involved in the range of activities taking place.”

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