National Police Memorial Day to be hosted at cathedral

The procession will be led by an honour guard from West Midlands Police

More than 1,000 people are expected to attend a parade through Coventry to commemorate National Police Memorial Day.

Sunday's procession, featuring police officers from across the country, will end at the city's cathedral, where a service is due to take place in remembrance for officers who gave their life on or in the line of duty.

The Police Remembrance Trust has organised the memorial day since 2004 but it is the first time it has taken place in the West Midlands.

"The service will be an appropriate way for us to remember those who have served and lost their life in the line of duty, as well as celebrating the police family we are a part of," Chief Constable Craig Gifford said.

West Midlands Police said its new mounted will unit take part, alongside its brass band. Historic police vehicles on display long with other historic police memorabilia from over the years will be on display.

Prayers will be led by relatives of those who have died and for the first time the Elizabeth Emblem, an award given to relatives of people who have died while carrying out a public service will be handed out.