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Knife Angel Installation Promotes Weapon Surrender in Ely

4/10/2026

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The 27-foot Knife Angel, made from 100,000 confiscated knives, will be installed in Ely, Cambridgeshire from May 20 to June 17.
The installation coincides with a knife amnesty encouraging weapon surrender.
Local officials, including Darryl Preston, emphasized community engagement to address knife crime.
The project is funded largely by the National Lottery and supported by local organizations.
Last year, 98 weapons were surrendered during the amnesty.

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Story summary

The 27-foot Knife Angel, made from 100,000 confiscated knives, will be installed in Ely, Cambridgeshire from May 20 to June 17.
The installation coincides with a knife amnesty encouraging weapon surrender.
Local officials, including Darryl Preston, emphasized community engagement to address knife crime.
The project is funded largely by the National Lottery and supported by local organizations.
Last year, 98 weapons were surrendered during the amnesty.