AN ARTWORK that highlights the horrors of knife crime is moving to is on the next stage of its UK tour.

The Knife Angel, which was created at the British Ironwork Centre near Oswestry, has stood outside the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral since the end of November.

The centre announced late last year that the 27ft sculpture was to move to Hull in January 31.

A service will be held at the cathedral on January 26 to mark the sculpture's departure from the city.

Centre spokesman Joanne Jones said: "With so much going on over the past few months, the end of January is right on our heels, meaning it’s almost time for the Knife Angel to move on to its next city.

"Having the sculpture be hosted by Liverpool has been a truly monumental moment for both the Knife Angel and for our centre. During the sculpture’s conception, we have always had big plans in mind for the Knife Angel to help spread awareness of the grave affliction of knife crime in the UK, and to immortalise all the lives lost to these horrific acts of violence, so having it housed somewhere so special has been truly incredible."

To say a heartfelt goodbye to the Knife Angel and to remember all those affected by knife crime, Reverend Dr Sue Jones, Dean of Liverpool, will put on a special vigil.

The vigil will take place in Liverpool Cathedral where each victim’s life will be honoured and remembered amongst family, friends and the supporting community.

Any family members and parents are who want to join us are more than welcome to come along to the event which will take place at 4:30pm.

During its time in Liverpool the Knife Angel has been viewed by more than 250,000 people, with many of these viewers from Liverpool and its surrounding areas also making the trip over to Shropshire to visit

"This dramatic spike in visitors has been truly beneficial to us in the sense that we are able to further educate people about the importance of knife crime awareness whilst showcasing everything else that we do here. To see the Angel making such an impact in such a big city is truly humbling and we will forever be grateful to everyone involved in getting the sculpture to Liverpool.

"We look forward to attending the vigil and hope that you will be able to join us in celebrating every life sorely lost to knife crime, its victims, and the importance of the Angel’s message."