27-foot Knife Angel sculpture, made from 100,000 knives, unveiled in Oldbury Civic Square on Oct 2 to raise knife crime awareness.

The Knife Angel, a 27-foot sculpture made from 100,000 knives collected by 43 UK police forces, will be unveiled in Oldbury Civic Square, Sandwell, on October 2. Since its launch in November 2018, the statue has toured to raise awareness of knife crime's impact, encouraging community discussions. The display is organized by local authorities and partnerships focused on violence reduction, highlighting the urgency of addressing knife-related issues.