The National Monument Against Violence and Aggression

January, 2023

In January 2023, the Knife Angel visited Arbour Park Stadium in Slough.

The Angel offered the community a chance to visualize the crushing impact of knife crime and was accompanied by anti-violence education throughout schools and community groups during the month. While the Angel alone cannot prevent violence, it represents the commitment towards working together as a community to prevent it wherever possible and minimize the devastating consequences of crime.
Chief Inspector Ash Smith stated: “This is us as a community taking a stand… Sadly in Slough last year we saw three murders where knives were involved and our thoughts remain with the families of those victims, the relatives, and communities.â€

During the visit of the Knife Angel to Slough more than 8500 people came to see it. This included 14Primary, Secondary and Higher education schools and colleges.
56 educational sessions were delivered to over 3000 children, young people and adults, covering topics such as knife crime, domestic abuse, violence against women and girls, exploitation and bullying, with more happening in the months following the visit. Over 200 hours were volunteered by over 50 individuals, organisations and voluntary sector partners.
More than 900 tags with messages of reflection and pledges against violence were tied to the fencing around the Angel.

The “Tag Restoration Project” represents just some of the sentiments left by people who visited and were inspired by the Angel.

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