"According to a report on CNN, which quoted a volunteer mosque manager, two people were inside the building when two people in balaclavas tried to force the mosque door open and poured petrol onto the steps, setting the building alight. A spokesperson for the mosque said in a statement that the community was deeply saddened by the shocking attack. While the incident has caused damage to our building and vehicles, we are profoundly grateful that no-one was injured."
"Detective Superintendent Karrie Bohanna said the attack had caused concerns within the Muslim community. 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, Bohanna said. Sussex Police takes a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime, and there is no place for hate across the county."
An arson attack targeted a mosque on Phyllis Avenue in Peacehaven, East Sussex just before 22:00 GMT. The fire damaged the mosque's front entrance and a car; no injuries were reported. Two people were inside when two balaclava-clad individuals attempted to force the door and poured petrol onto the steps, igniting the building. Images show a burned-out car at the entrance. The community expressed deep sadness, gratitude that no one was hurt, rejection of hate, and a call for unity and compassion. The attack raised concerns within the Muslim community. Police increased presence at the scene and added patrols to reassure other places of worship. Calls were made to establish motives and whether the attack constitutes terrorism. Sussex Police maintains a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime.
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