EMERGENCY services who played a vital role during the city's terror attack are being thanked with a one-off parade through Exeter.

"Blue light" services will join the special parade which has been organised in response to a vote of thanks by the city council.

The event is the first of its kind in the city and will include members of Devon and Cornwall police, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, and the South Western Ambulance Service Trust.

Exeter's Lord Mayor, Councillor Paul Smith, said: "Terrorism in Exeter was a salutary reminder of how much we owe the emergency services on a daily basis here in Exeter and beyond.

"I hope this event serves as a renewal of our civic partnership with the ambulance and fire services and a reaffirmation of our strong partnership with the police."

The parade is due to start at Exeter bus station and proceed through the city from 11am on Saturday.