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.