Arrest of Ghana Man in Italian Town
38-year-old man sentenced for resisting a public official and assault.
Man hid in life-size Nativity statue to avoid arrest in Piazza Santissimo Crocifisso.
Mayor Flavio Filoni thanked police for assisting in the arrest.
Incident garnered coverage from Euronews, ITV News, and The Times.
Man was remanded in custody in Lecce to serve his sentence.
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