Knife Angel mural unveiled in town subway

A mural inspired by the national tour of a striking anti-knife crime sculpture has been unveiled in a town subway.

The 27ft (8m) Knife Angel, made from more than 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by the UK's 43 police forces, came to Welwyn Garden City last year.

It tours the country to highlight the devastating effect of knife crime on people's lives.

The mural, painted by MurWalls, can be seen in the subway between Woods Avenue and Hatfield town centre, a walking spot for pupils and students travelling to and from school.

Ch Insp Chris Rutter, said: "Knife crime has no place in our communities, and this artwork is a powerful reminder of that."

Hertfordshire Police said knife-related crime remained low in the county, compared to other parts of the country.

The county council said that to make sure the messaging on the mural "spoke directly to young people", pupils at Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School were involved in developing the words that accompany the artwork.

Rutter added: "This project has built on the momentum of the Knife Angel, encouraging reflection, conversation and positive change."

The Hatfield mural is one of three artwork projects delivered across Hertfordshire's walking routes in recent months.

A new Beano-themed mural was unveiled at Waltham Cross station, along with new artwork at Welwyn Garden City railway station marking its 100th anniversary.

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