Man arrested after reported indecent exposure on the Cuckoo Trail

Suspect arrested over indecent exposure incident

The Cuckoo Trail is a popular 14 mile walking and cycling trail that runs though East Sussex on the old railway line and includes Heathfield, Horam, Hellingly and on towards Eastbourne.

Last week there was a concerning report on social media from a female jogger of an incident when she was out running. This was reported further and Wealden Police has now confirmed that an arrest has been made. The woman reported that a man had engaged her in conversation and then indecently exposed himself to her while she out running on The Cuckoo Trail in Hellingly, near the railway station on Wednesday morning (21 August).

The suspect is a 31-year-old man who has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in a public place and remains in custody. The police are asking the public to refrain from speculating about the identity of the suspect as this could jeopardise the investigation.

The police want to reasure people that there are increased police patrols along the Cuckoo Trail and anyone with information is asked to report online or ring 101 quoting serial 841 of 21/08.