Team Pudsey triumph at inaugural Netball Aid

Team Pudsey won the first ever Netball Aid, beating Team Bears 58-52.

Birmingham's Utilita Arena saw celebrities take part in a charity netball match to raise funds for BBC Children in Need.

Thousands of people cheered them on from the stands at Sunday's Netball Aid, where famous names from the world of sport, music and entertainment faced off.

They included former England netball champion Serena Kersten MBE, olympian Dame Denise Lewis and Love Island stars Shakira Khan and Zach Noble.

A high-energy showdown between the Pudseys and the Bears - on a court built from scratch in just three hours - saw the team in yellow triumph 58-52.

With music provided by DJ Mystikle and BBC Radio 1's Kaylee Golding, the action started well before the main event.

England Men's netball team The Thorns took on their younger counterparts The Trailblazers to commence proceedings.

Team Bears lost despite a valiant effort

A Guinness World Record attempt for the most netball goals scored in one hour later added to the spectacle.

But despite a valiant effort from a team made up of shooters from local netball clubs, they fell just short of the 1,564-goal target with 1,421.

Love Island star Shakira Khan of Team Pudsey

Live commentary of the main event was provided by olympian Katherine Merry and former Jamaica head coach Connie Francis, as Team Pudsey came from behind to win the first ever Netball Aid trophy in a nail-biting showdown.

Love island star Khan, representing Team Pudsey, said it had been an "amazing event".

"It's not my comfort zone but I'm willing to push myself out of it for this cause," she said.

"I didn't realise how much dopamine you get from doing sports so maybe I will take up netball."

Wolverhampton's Dame Denise, who took to the court for the Bears, added: "It's everything to be playing for Children In Need.

"I've tried to support the charity for many years [and] again I'm doing my bit.

"There are so many children that need the help that don't have a great start in life. Hopefully we can raise a lot of money today."

Dame Denise Lewis was among the famous faces taking part

Grassroots coaches Sandra Drakeford and Alison Akinrinlola were on hand to support the stars while umpires Gary Burgess and Louise were tasked with keeping the celebrity antics in check.

The Soccer Aid-style event was the brainchild of BBC Radio WM's Trish Adudu, with at least 50% of every ticket sold going directly to Children in Need.