A man with crutches was alleged to have exposed himself, prompting a police investigation.
Sussex Police said: “Officers are investigating an exposure incident in Uckfield.
“The incident is believed to have taken place between 12.14pm and 1.17pm on Sunday 27 October in Cackle Street.
“The suspect is described as 5ft 10in, in his forties, with dark brown or black hair and long scruffy stubble.
“It is believed he was wearing blue basketball shorts which sat below his knee, and a dark t-shirt with a big, white image on the front.
“He also had crutches.
“A 62-year-old local man was arrested In connection with the incident.
“He has been released under investigation.
“Witnesses or anyone with any information or footage is asked to contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 628 of 27/10.”