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June 5th, the first step

admin — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:43:40 +0000

Today is the day!
We wanted to remind all of our visitors here today that there is a strict Embargo on today’s events.
No photography or filming to take place during the Knife Angel’s move. The one show have already arrived to start filming.
We are sorry for the inconvenience but this is a huge day for the campaign, to receive National coverage on such a momentous day.
This embrago will also be in place the week following the filming until the show is aired. We will keep you all updated for when to expect to see it on the BBC.
Thank you

BBC One Show Film the Knife Angel

admin — Sat, 27 May 2017 15:36:07 +0000

On the 5th June, we are having to request a total ban on anyone filming and even photography on site.

We have formally committed to The One Show how filming the Knife angel and we are to implement a complete blanket ban on all pictures and movies on site.

Security will be present all day, bag searches and checks will be made where deemed necessary.

Knife Crime and the effort to see the Angel fulfil its destiny has to be prioritised, apologises to all for the inconvenience.

Shropshire Star’s continued support

admin — Fri, 26 May 2017 15:34:26 +0000

The support for the Knife Angel continues to rise

Our county newspaper has always been at the forefront of supporting the creation of the National Monument against Violence and Aggression – The Knife Angel, from it’s conception over 2 years ago, to the present day

We are very grateful for the Shropshire Star‘s unflinching support and now hope that we can see the Knife Angel reach and fulfil it’s destiny.
Beverly Thompson and Petra Smith from the Shrophire Star, are pictured here with the statue.

From the 5th June, there will be a blanket ban on filming and photographing the monument until it’s official broadcast, where the monument will be aired on The One Show.

All media and filming will be completely prohibited, with no one being allowed to film or photograph the Angel for the following 7 days after filming has ended

There is a total Knife Angel embargo on media groups, until the BBC One Show release the story.

This will of course disappoint some, but it is critical that knife crime is showed in the footage and with the One Show being on a national stage, it will certainly help the campaign.

Therefore we have to oblige and secure the Knife Angel workshop and screen viewings to ensure nothing goes live prior to the show going out.

Apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Dudley and Solihull Knife Banks

admin — Mon, 15 May 2017 15:30:58 +0000

Knife banks for Dudley and Solihull are finished and ready.

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson visited the Ironworks last week, to solidify ongoing support in tackling the rise in crime.

With all violent and aggressive incidents continuing to increase, the British Ironworks has vowed to upgrade its support being placed behind West Midlands Police.

Knife Crime has Increased,
Gun Crime has Increased,
Hate Crime has increased,

Going forward, the supply and loan of knife banks/bins is being reinvigorated for the West Midlands.
David Jamieson seen here with our chairman Clive Knowles, presenting a commendation for efforts in supporting the force.

Clive Knowles said
“We’ve decided to further increase our efforts and support for West Midlands Police, they are a particularly proactive force, They have the support of a crime commissioner that is dedicated in turning this tide and decreasing aggressive and violent attacks.
We believe it’s not just our duty to help, but for all businesses to step forward and help.”

Crime affects all businesses and commerce, we think that we all have verifying resources and more of a need to step forward and help.
Currently we are working on the creation of new pioneering Gun safe banks, these will also be offered free of cost and obligation to West Midlands Police.

Yorkshire and Manchester Collections

admin — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:27:26 +0000

Last week saw momentous collections from 3 Police forces including South Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Police and Greater Manchester Police.

It’s fantastic to have these the forces proactively collecting knives and weapons off the streets of the UK and making their regions more aware on the affects of knife crime and violence.

This now concludes that one of our campaign objectives is nearly complete, to have the support of all 43 Police forces across the UK! We still have a number of collections to take place but we can reveal that we have received positive support from every Police force! The Campaign can now truly be called a NATIONAL CAMPAIGN!

We can now focus all of our efforts on contacting the London Mayors office in the sculpture reaching it’s destiny, to be placed on the 4th plinth in Trafalgar square.
Petition signatures are increasing but to reach a debate in parliament we have a way to go.
If you haven’t signed our petition yet, follow this link to find out how you can pledge your support,

http://surrenderyourknife.co.uk/support/government-petition-to-see-capital-exposure/

Have your say

admin — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:22:25 +0000

Have your Say!

All visitors to the Centre, from today will have the ability to offer their support in writing.
Directly outside the Knife Angel studio, we have now positioned a table specifically prepared with letterheads and pens.

Your letters and comments will be collected in a mailbox and there after posted to the Mayor’s Office, addressed directly to Sadiq Khan.

With now every police force in the UK having completed an amnesty or surrender, all contributing their weapons for the monument to be made, it’s now time to press the Mayor’s office to allow the National Monument against Violence and Aggression to fulfil its destiny.

Knife crime in the UK, is nationally radically up by up to 10% across the country and up by 24% across the Midlands alone.
London has the most significant problem, eclipsing the whole of the other UK’s figures.

Kent Police collection

admin — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:18:08 +0000

We have now collected all knives and weapons from Kent Police which are to contribute to the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression.
The number of knives and weapons we collect from each force is always a surprise and we are glad that these weapons are now off the streets of the UK. We hope Kent continue their good work in making the streets of their region safer and continue to raise awareness of the damaging effects knife crime and violence has on our country.

Cleveland Police collection

admin — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:32:26 +0000

Yesterday saw the collection of knives and weapons from Cleveland Police at their Middlesborough headquarters. The force have collected over 400 knives from amnesties and surrenders from across the county.

We want to thank Cleveland Police for their dedication in tackling knife crime. Just like all of the other forces we have worked with, the number of knives and weapons still being brought in off streets is astounding. With this collection safely at headquarters we are now that bit closer in reaching our quarter of a million target!

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:12:07 +0000

In today’s issue of Shropshire Star there is an interesting article about the National Monument and it explains how one of our biggest supporters Alison Cope, a fierce anti knife campaigner, feels about the campaign and explains her involvement in the project.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2017/02/14/shropshire-knife-angels-tragic-inspiration-is-revealed/

British Independent Retailers Association back new campaign

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:08:04 +0000

The British Independent retailers Association, is now in support of our efforts to highlight the need for greater efforts in preventing knives being used on the UK streets.
Retailers are being informed of best practices and checklist info , for serving youths with knife sales.
All facets of our society can play a more significant role in helping reduce violence on our streets