Freelance photographer Joel Goodman's image of debauchery outside Manchester’s Printworks entertainment complex becomes an internet sensation, with news outlets across the country scrambling to get their hands on the picture. Thousands of people have shared the photo, which shows the moment police officers restrain a man in the middle of the road, while another seemingly inebriated chap reaches for a beer as he lies in the street; but Cheshire artist Nic Stacey went one further - and painstakingly recreated the image in acrylic on a giant canvas.

Nic, 29, from Bollington, Cheshire, specialises in pictures of Manchester and was inspired by Joel’s already iconic snap.  He told the Manchester Evening News : “Occasionally a picture will come along that really captures my attention. Joel’s definitely did that.

From every painting Nic sells, he donates 25pc to George House Trust, a HIV charity in Manchester.

Nic added: “I’m not sure whether my latest piece will sell and to be honest, I’d quite like it in my living room, but if it does, let’s hope that some of what it makes can go to a good cause - and one which has its roots firmly in our wonderful city.”

After seeing Nic's painting, Joel said: "I'm really flattered and respectful of what he's done and of his motives and generosity. I really hope it sells and I'll gladly donate a framed and signed version of a print of my photograph to George House Trust for auction, with all proceeds going to them, to match his kindness."

Yvonne Hepburn-Foster, Fundraising Manager at George House Trust says, “We are genuinely humbled by the ways people use their talents to support people living with HIV.  HIV is a long term condition that needs greater prioritising, and opportunities like this contribute to raising awareness.”