A huge angel statue made out of 100,000 knives has arrived in Hereford.

It aims to raise awareness of knife crime and other forms of violence.

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Also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, the 27ft sculpture is built from 100,000 confiscated knives and blades.

It will be in place outside Hereford Cathedral until Monday, July 12.

Here are your thoughts and pictures about the angel:

Community answers

Are you impressed by the Knife Angel?

"Share you pictures, and your thoughts about this striking sculpture and its important message. Your contribution will not appear immediately, but we will upload it to our website as soon as possible. It may also appear in print in the Hereford Times."

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From L Meadows

What are your feelings about the Knife Angel1. The Angel isn't making money 2. It is a sad face 3. It is touring lots of cities 4. Hereford has knife crime 5. I have seen many teens at the Angel, including schools doing projects 6. It needs strong foundations for 3.5 tons!

From David A.R.Glover

What are your feelings about the Knife AngelAbsolutely stunning and beautiful. The hands are a feature saying, please stop knife crime.

From Morgg

What are your feelings about the Knife AngelGreat idea. Very impressive and totally support it. But wrong location! It should be in the middle of town where more youngsters would see it and be influenced, hopefully, to not carry knives. I've not seen youths hanging around the cathedral.

From Andrew Morris

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What are your feelings about the Knife AngelA very impressive piece of work

From Jennifer Spencer

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What are your feelings about the Knife AngelI think it is amazing, and if it saves lives it’s worth it

From Ron Hayes

What are your feelings about the Knife AngelWonderful! Such a good message

From Steve williams

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What are your feelings about the Knife Angel.

From karen friedman

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Hereford Times: I love the different texturesI love the different textures
Hereford Times: A mournful / unhappy expressionA mournful / unhappy expression
Hereford Times: Wonderful "feather" effect on the wings.Wonderful "feather" effect on the wings.
Hereford Times: Great detail on the hands and fingers.Great detail on the hands and fingers.
Hereford Times: Its almost like the Angel is demanding that a weapon is handed over.Its almost like the Angel is demanding that a weapon is handed over.
Hereford Times: No eyes - as if you can see into his soul.No eyes - as if you can see into his soul.

What are your feelings about the Knife AngelIts impressive. It must have been quite a task making it, and a moving experience making it.