Peacehaven: Police treating suspected arson attack on East Sussex mosque as hate crime
The police treat a mosque in Eastern Sussex a fire that causes significant damage to a suspicious arson attack and hate crime.
Fire exploded in a mosque in Peacehaven, shortly after 22:00 on Saturday, damaged the front entrance of the building and a vehicle parked outside. Sussex police, no one was injured in the incident.
Images circulating online show a burnt car at the entrance of the building.
Detective Director Karrie Bohanna, who led the investigation, said, uz We are calling out to us to inform us of this fast -moving investigation and related information.
“This includes everyone with CCTV, ring door bell, Dashcam and mobile phone images in the area.
“We understand the concerns caused by the community and the effect to be felt by the Muslim society.”
Police patrols were accelerated around the region and other places of worship in the East Sussex to provide assurance.
Detective Bohanna, “there is already more police at the scene, and there are additional patrols to provide assurance in other places of worship throughout the district,” he said.
“Sussex police adopts a zero tolerance approach to hate crime and there is no place for hatred in the district.”
While the power is working with local leaders to support the affected society, judicial teams continue to examine the site. Officers appeal to everyone who can witness suspicious events to stand out on Saturday evening or who have caught images near the mosque.
The reason for the fire is under investigation.
The suspicious arson attack was condemned as “disgusting ..
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven workers’ deputy Chris Ward said in an article in X: “Last night, the disgusting arson was terrified by the Peacehaven Mosque.
The absence of injury is entirely coincidence. This morning I talked to the Sussex police and I am very grateful to the East Sussex Fire Department and Rescue Service.
“This violence and hatred have no place in our peaceful, tolerant local community. We will root it and stand in solidarity with everyone affected.”
The Local Council leader Lewes said that he was “shocked and upset” from the fire.
Zoe Nicholson, a member of the Assembly, added: “This is a deeply sad event that hits the heart of our community.
“On behalf of the Lewes Regional Council, I would like to express our unchanging support and solidarity with the people of peace and the Muslim community in our region. Certainly, we are standing to shoulder with you.”
