"This is a fast-moving investigation, and we are urging anyone with relevant information to report it to us. This includes anyone with CCTV, Ring doorbell, dashcam, and mobile phone footage in the area at the time. We understand the concerns this has caused within the community, and the impact that will be felt by the Muslim community as a result."
"There is already an increased police presence at the scene and there are also additional patrols taking place to provide reassurance at other places of worship across the county, Detective Bohanna said. Sussex Police takes a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime and there is no place for hate across the county. The force is working with local leaders to support the affected community while forensic teams continue to examine the site."
The blaze broke out shortly before 10pm on Saturday at a mosque in Peacehaven, East Sussex, damaging the building's front entrance and a vehicle parked outside. No one was injured. Images circulating online show a burnt-out car at the entrance. Sussex Police are treating the fire as suspected arson and a hate crime and have opened an investigation. Officers are urging anyone with CCTV, Ring doorbell, dashcam, or mobile phone footage to come forward. Police patrols have been stepped up at the scene and around other places of worship. Forensic teams continue to examine the site while the force works with local leaders to support the affected community.
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