Knife Angel – PCC Art Competition
The Knife Angel can be viewed at it's temporary location in the centre of Welwyn Garden City throughout October.
Published: 20 October 2025
As you’ll know, the Knife Angel is a striking monument aimed at raising awareness of the destructive effects of Knife Crime. It’s staying in Hertfordshire over the course of October – after arriving in Welwyn Garden City earlier this month. You can read more here: https://one.welhat.gov.uk/news/article/395/knife-angel-arrives-in-welwyn-garden-city
As part of a wider programme of engagement activity, the PCC is holding an art competition for young people aged under 25, and they encourage any schools and youth organisations within the Parish to take part. Young people can enter individually or in groups, and many forms of art are submissible.
Application forms and more information about the competition – including Rules and Terms & Conditions – can be found here: https://www.herts-pcc.gov.uk/getting-involved/how-to-get-involved/knife-angel-art-competition/