THIS SHOCKING selection of blades shows the deadly weapons that have been taken off the streets this month.

People have handed over 140 weapons at the knife amnesty box in front of the Knife Angel statue, according to police.

The knife amnesty box, in Cathedral Square, is a secure, guarded location where anyone with a weapon can dispose of it safely, ensuring that it will be taken off the streets.

Fergus Green, temporary chief inspector for West Mercia Police, said: "Since the start of March, over 140 weapons have been surrendered to the bin under the knife Angel in Cathedral Square in Worcester City Centre.

“We will continue to work hard to keep knives off our streets and keep everyone safe.

“Working with Worcestershire County Council, we have launched the Steer Clear initiative – delivering workshops to young people and their families to warn about the dangers of carrying knives. 

"Protecting young people from harm is absolutely integral to local policing and that of the entire force. We hope that by putting on these workshops, children in our communities will recognise the risks of carrying knives and think twice before getting involved in criminal activity.

“You can find out more about Steer Clear by contacting SteerClearSouthWorcs@westmercia.police.uk.”

The box was brought to the city as part of the Knife Angel installation, which serves as a national monument against knife crime.

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The statue was created by Shropshire based artist Alfie Bradley and has a permanent residence at the British Ironworks Museum. 

The Knife Angel is constructed out of 100,000 knives, surrendered to constabularies across the country, many of which have been used in acts of violence or as a means of protection.

At the official launch event of the Knife Angel in Cathedral Square, Mr Bradley explained that many of the blades were inscribed with messages from families and friends of those who have lost loved ones to knife crime.

The Knife Angel has been in Worcester since the beginning of the month and is due to leave its temporary home in Cathedral Square next Thursday (March 31).