OSWESTRY'S famous monument against knife violence has returned to be displayed in Derbyshire, the second time the Knife Angel has been displayed in the county.

The Angel, created at the British Ironworks outside Oswestry, is on display in Chesterfield throughout October and can be seen at Rykneld Square, next to the famous Crooked Spire church.

It had previously been on display in Derby Cathedral in October 2019.

Clive Knowles, chairman of The British Ironwork Centre, said: “Derbyshire has certainly gone beyond any other county presently, by having the Angel twice.

"They’ve committed to undertake a second 30 days of intensive youth educational workshops and initiatives, which to date is unparalleled.

"Only Powys in Wales is mirroring this level of effort with a second host location coming – hopefully Aberystwyth – in 2022.

"This momentum with which towns and cities are coming forward to host across the UK is very uplifting.

"We are intent on ensuring every location maximises the opportunity to capitalise on its presence within their community.”

Clive added: "Derbyshire police have pulled out all the stops in order to host the Knife Angel once again, as there was a gap in the UK’s National Anti-Violence Tour Programme for October.

"On October 2, “A Walk Against Knife Crime” protest against knife crime, took place in Derby City Centre, to herald the start of the month-long countywide effort to reduce violent behaviour."

Along with community engagement, Chesterfield Police will also have a knife bank alongside The Knife Angel, supplied by The British Ironwork Centre, for knives and weapons to be surrendered.

Following Chesterfield, the next stop for the Knife Angel on its National Anti-Violence Tour Programme will be Blackburn Cathedral in Lancashire, where it will be throughout November.

If you would like to find out more about The Knife Angel and the UK’s National Anti-Violence Tour Programme, please visit www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk/show-areas/the-knife-angel-official