The 16-year-old victim was with friends in Clair Park last Thursday at around 6.30pm when they were approached by two unknown men.
Police say one of them assaulted him and stole his gold ring, while the other stole his trainers before returning them a short while later.
Following this, the suspects ordered one of the other youths to hit the victim in the face several times, threatening violence if they failed to do so.
One suspect was white with dark blond hair, wearing grey tracksuit bottoms, a grey jumper and black trainers; the other was white, with a small pony tail, wearing a black puffer jacket with a fur lined hood, a grey tracksuit top and grey tracksuit bottoms.
They are believed to have made off in the direction of Haywards Heath railway station.
According to police, a 21-year-old man from Chichester has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and released on conditional bail until November 15, pending further investigations.
Officers say a 24-year-old man from Haywards Heath has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and released on conditional bail until November 13, pending further investigation.
Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1141 of 15/11.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.
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