Man in the mirror ... statue, right, seems to be doing Jacko mov
MUSIC fans have been left stunned by an Off The Wall statue of a saint - which they say is the spitting image of MICHAEL JACKSON.
The striking marble figure of ST MICHAEL even appears to place his hand over his crotch - mimicking the King of Pop's famous dance pose.
And the baffling likeness to Jacko - revealed by a recent facelift - is so uncanny, it's already become a real Thriller for visitors to Dumfries.
Last night, former councillor Tom McAughtrie said: "It's certainly eye-catching and has got a lot of people talking. A few folk are saying it looks a bit like Michael Jackson."
Council bosses splashed out to restore the weather-beaten statue of St Michael as part of a �2million makeover of the town's Midsteeple building. It features the saint, with wings, holding a staff which has been plunged into a snake - and his hand between his legs.
And some residents believe it's the double of music legend Jackson, who died aged 50 last June.
Dumfries councillor Colin Smyth said: "A couple of people said it to me I have to say I can see what they mean.
"The design and pose is identical to the previous design. But I think it's the strange colours that makes it stand out."
Last night one local, who asked not to be named, added: "The way it is standing puts you in mind of Michael Jackson doing some sort of dance."
Last night, Dumfries and Galloway Council said any similarities with the star were a coincidence.
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