The Knife Angel Lands In The North

Carlisle, in Cumbria, are beginning their hosting period of the iconic Knife Angel which will be throughout December, making them the most Northern location the sculpture has been to so far on its National Youth Anti-Violence Educational Programme.

Created and designed by The British Ironwork Centre, The National Monument Against Violence and Aggression (otherwise known as the Knife Angel) is touring the country to bring education and awareness to our youth and communities on anti-aggression and violent crime, and the devastating impact these can have nationwide.

With the Knife Angel situated outside of the Town Hall in Carlisle city centre, it will be on display from 2 December until January 2022. Carlisle will be the 16^th host location for the Knife Angel.

Serving as a catalyst for social change, as well as a memorial to all families and communities affected by violent crime, The Knife Angel has been created from over 100,000 knives collected from all 43 British Police Force Constabularies.

Carlisle police force held their unveiling of the Knife Angel on 2 December 2021. They will also be organising intensive education workshops and activities throughout their hosting period.

After Carlisle, the next stop on the Knife Angel’s National tour will be Barrow, in Cumbria.