Sussex Police investigation
Arson Attack on Peacehaven Mosque: Two Elderly Muslims Escape Suspected Hate Crime in England
Oct 08, 2025 03:00 am CST
A suspected hate crime occurred at a mosque in Peacehaven, England, where arsonists set the building on fire while two elderly worshippers were inside. Security footage captured masked individuals pouring gasoline on the entrance before igniting it. Sussex Police are treating the incident as a hate crime, with one arrest made. UK officials, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have condemned the attack as the mosque community reports feeling unsafe following previous incidents of harassment.
UK Mosque Targeted in Suspected Hate Crime Arson Attack: Police Release Images of Suspects
Oct 06, 2025 11:12 am CST
Sussex Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after two masked individuals set fire to a mosque in Peacehaven, UK. The arson attack, which damaged the building's entrance and a nearby vehicle, comes just days after a fatal synagogue attack in Manchester. Authorities have released surveillance images of the suspects and are appealing for public assistance, while community leaders call for unity against religious hatred.