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Knife Angel: Weapon amnesty success in Chesterfield

Mandy Smerdon Knife Angel in Chesterfield, DerbyshireMandy Smerdon
The artwork is made of thousands of knives confiscated or handed in to police forces across the country

Police said more than 100 weapons were handed in when the "Knife Angel" visited a Derbyshire town.

The 27ft (8m) artwork, which is made of confiscated, blunted blades, went on display in Chesterfield town centre in October.

During its stay officers held a knife amnesty.

Derbyshire Police said it had "the desired effect" and as a result more than 100 knives and blades were handed over to them.

Derbyshire Police KnivesDerbyshire Police
More than 100 knives and blades were handed over

Ch Supt Hayley Barnett added: "I am really pleased that these knives are in our hands as every one of them, in the wrong hands, is a potential risk to life.

"Thankfully the knives surrendered show that people have been willing to make better choices."

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