Has the Knife Angel made an impact? We asked Walsall residents what they think

With the knife angel no longer looking over Walsall's residents, we asked shoppers if they thought the poignant message would make a difference.

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By Daniel Walton

Published Dec 31, 2023

Last updated Dec 31, 2023

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Residents flocked to Walsall Town Centre to see the arrival of the Knife Angel sculpture on November 29, with locals noting its significance during the rising level of knife crime in the area.

The 27ft tall artwork arrived in the town centre on a lorry on Thursday, November 30, ahead of its four-week stay at Gallery Square where residents would be able to look over its 10,000 individual knives.

The Knife Angel is unveiled in Gallery Square, Walsall

Now, residents said farewell to the statue on Friday, December 28, with many locals noting the impact the statue had during its short stay.

WALSALL COPYRIGHT TIM STURGESS EXPRESS AND STAR 30/12/2023 .vox pop with Walsall residents about the knife angel, which has been moved now, and if they think it made a difference in the area..

Tina and Peter Stroud, two Walsall residents, said they think the significant statue will "get people thinking" about the impact of knife crime.