The final award of the night was perhaps the most tear-jerking of them all, when Sergeant Andy Boyd, the Newton Aycliffe police officer took home the Special Recognition Award.

Sgt Boyd, who was instrumental in bringing the Knife Angel sculpture to the town, retired after 30 years of service with Durham Constabulary and his final day was at the Knife Angel's closing ceremony on June 28, 2025.

But he also used his position and expertise to educate the next generation – and delivered over 80 workshops to over 2000 school pupils to raise awareness around knife crime.

Until recently, Andy was the Neighbourhood Sergeant at Newton Aycliffe where he oversaw projects to reduce demand on services, improve confidence and make the community a safer place to live, work and visit.

Announcing his wi

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