60,000 people pack into Wembley Stadium to watch Indian PM Modi make historic speech

Tens of thousands of people were earlier seen arriving at Wembley Stadium as they prepared to welcome India's prime minister when he gives a speech in front of a packed crowd

Some 60,000 supporters waving scarves, flags and banners descended on the home of England football tonight to welcome Narendra Modi as he continues his three-day visit to the UK - the first by an Indian prime minister for a decade.

Usually reserved for rockstars and sporting icons, it was the unlikely presence of Mr Modi - a controversial figure in his home country - that held the stadium's attention as he hailed India's 'special relationship' with the UK.

A cheer erupted as David Cameron embraced Mr Modi on stage before the Indian leader delivered his impassioned speech in Hindi.

The extravaganza in North London kicked off with a number of colourful performances from Indian and British dancers and muscians, who were greeted backstage by the Camerons and Mr Modi.

Samantha Cameron dazzled in a patterned sari as she joined her husband and prime minister Modi to greet performers backstage

There was an electric atmosphere at Wembley as the crowd were treated to a wide variety of performances, including appearances from British and Indian stars