A new peace mural has been painted at a park in Worcester.

The artwork at Cripplegate Park, created by Worcester Paint Festival members, features a dove, an olive branch, and the world held in different sets of hands combined, all symbolising peace.

This creation, which was unveiled yesterday (Friday, September 13), comes ahead of the International Day of Peace, which will be marked in the city for the first time on Saturday, September 21.

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Councillor Jabba Riaz, chairman of Worcester City Council's communities committee, said: "It is brilliant to see the mural painted in one of Worcester’s beautiful parks.

"It’s a symbol of togetherness and peace in our city.

"I would urge people to take a few minutes out of your day, to come and have a look and reflect on how we can all work together to make the world a more peaceful place."

Worcester MP Tom Collins said: "This is a day to think of those living where there is conflict, and also to be grateful for the peace that we enjoy.

"I’m so proud to live in Worcester, where so many cultures are celebrated and we all share a common love for our city.

"This mural is a beautiful artwork and symbol.

"For me, it reflects how, amongst all our busyness, each of us has a role to play, every day, to continually work for peace."

Festival director, Kate Cox, added: "Street art has been used to represent peace for years.

"Worcester Paint Festival shares the morals of the International Day of Peace and we are honoured to be involved in this way."

A Peace Day event will be held at Cathedral Square on Saturday, September 21, between 11.15am and 12.45pm.

The free event will include songs, poems, and speeches, followed by the laying of candlelights and flowers.

Participants will also join in a minute of silence across the globe at midday, which will be followed by the raising of a peace flag.

The Faith Conference will also take place at the Guildhall on the same day.

Representatives of faith and belief are invited to attend the event, which will run between 1.30pm and 3pm.