Summary
Police are investigating a fire at a mosque in East Sussex as a hate crime. The incident involved arson, damaging the mosque's front entrance and a nearby vehicle, but causing no injuries.
Key Facts
- The fire at the East Sussex mosque is being treated as a hate crime by police.
- It occurred on Saturday night on Phyllis Avenue in Peacehaven.
- The front entrance of the mosque and a vehicle were damaged, but no one was injured.
- Sussex Police have increased their presence at the scene and around other places of worship.
- Authorities are asking for information, including video footage from the area.
- Witnesses reported two people tried to enter the mosque, then set a fire.
- Video on social media shows two individuals in masks approaching before the fire started.
- This incident follows a recent attack at a synagogue in Manchester.
