Man arrested over Eastbourne indecent exposures

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A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of exposure

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A 47-year-old man from Eastbourne has been arrested on suspicion of exposing himself to women in the East Sussex town.

Incidents on 25 September in Green Street and 29 September in Bay Pond Road were reported to Sussex Police.

The force said the man had been bailed with "strict conditions" pending further enquiries.

Det Insp Barry Chandler said: "We recognise the concern that reports like this can raise within communities, and we want to reassure that a comprehensive investigation is well underway."

Sussex Police has appealed to anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour, has information or footage that could help the investigation to come forward.

Information can be reported online or by calling 101 quoting reference 631 of 29/09.

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