“It’s made entirely of weapons from Manchester exclusively. It’s taken two years and now it’s a huge relief it is being used and out on its Manchester tour. There’s never been a national monument made of firearms before.”

“Having the Anti-violence Bee tour our region [was] a real honour, and its sheer presence [provide] the ideal opportunity for us to get [our] message out into our communities.

“To prevent knife and gun crime, we need to start at the earliest opportunity. The statue is a sight to behold acting as a powerful visual tool which opens up conversations, particularly with children and young people, about the dangers of carrying weapons and how they can keep both themselves and their family safe.”