Hopes Knife Angel will leave lasting impact on Shrewsbury
The sculpture has been in the town since June
It's hoped that the Knife Angel has made a lasting impact during it's stay in Shrewsbury.
The powerful anti knife crime sculpture made out of surrendered 100,000 blades has been in the town for the past six weeks.
Dozens of handwritten messages have been left around it, some saying how it represents hope for the future, others saying how sad it is to see in real life.
One note reads: "As a retired police officer, I know far too many youngsters suffer horrific injuries."
A vigil was held this week (July 30) for the community to come together in reflection and gratitude, remembering those whose lives have been affected by knife crime while recognising the importance of working together to create safer communities.
It's as it's time in the town comes to an end next week (August 5).
Helen Ball, Town Clerk of Shrewsbury Town Council, said: "Over the past five weeks, thousands of people have visited the Knife Angel, each taking away their own thoughts and reflections.
"For many, it has been a moving reminder of the lives affected by knife crime and the importance of supporting young people, showing compassion and working together as a community.
"This vigil is the final opportunity for residents to see the Knife Angel before it leaves Shrewsbury."
The town's Mayor, Bernie Bentick, said it's been an honour having it in Shrewsbury.
"It's a symbol to particularly those young people of Shrewsbury and Shropshire who might feel tempted to carry such weapons that it is not the thing to do," he said.
Having been made a stone's throw away in Oswestry at the British Ironwork Centre, this trip to Shropshire has been somewhat of a homecoming for the sculpture.
It's creator, Alfie Bradley, told us it's extra special when it's in the county.
"It's incredible that it's still going," he said.
"Obviously there's a lot of from the British Ironworks that's still pushing for it to keep going and keep the angel alive.
"It's amazing that it's still going and what a wonderful place to see it in."
Mr Bradley added: "I hope that especially the youth see it and realise the damage that knife crime and violence causes to people."