Month of events to celebrate the Knife Angel

Hertfordshire Constabulary and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council will be running a month-long series of events, to mark the visit of the Knife Angel to Welwyn Garden City town centre during October. 

The Knife Angel is an amazing national anti-violence monument, and its visit will be used to launch a month-long campaign to educate local communities about the dangers of knife crime and violent crime. 

The month of activity will commence with an opening ceremony on 1 October, in Welwyn Garden City town centre, and during the month the force and partners will be running county-wide events, initiatives and competitions. A knife amnesty will also be held to raise awareness of knife crime and educate, especially amongst young people, on the dangers of violent crime.

The month of action will conclude on 30 October with a closing ceremony, held once again in the town centre, to celebrate all that has been achieved during the month, and to ensure the Knife Angel’s legacy leads to a permanent reduction of knife and violent crime in the county. 

Dozens of events have already been organised, with more to follow, you can find a link to all events at www.herts.police.uk/knifeangel.  

Visit www.herts.police.uk/knifeangel to find out more about the Knife Angel, events and getting involved.  

We are also keen to hear from anyone who would like to get involved in running events for the Knife Angel or would like to volunteer, please contact us via: KnifeAngel@herts.police.uk.

You can report information about knife crime online or speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.