Oct. 5 (UPI) — Officials are looking for two suspects in a possible arson at a mosque in Sussex Saturday.
No one was injured in the incident, but the entrance to the building was damaged and they are investigating the fire in Peacehaven, East Sussex as a hate crime but not an act of terror, Sussex police said.
“This was an appalling and reckless attack which we know will have left many people feeling less safe,” Sussex Detective Inspector Gavin Patch said.
Sussex police said they were called to the scene on Phyllis Ave. shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday to find parts of the building on flames. Video showed one person fleeing the building. Police said an accelerant was sprayed near the entrance to the building, which caused the fire to spread from the building to a car parked just outside.
“We are treating this as an arson with intent to endanger life and are continuing to pursue a number of lines of enquiry to identify those responsible,” he added.
Photos released by the police show one man carrying a black jacket with a Pre Londpn logo in white on the chest.
The second suspect is wearing bright red gloves.
Police have increased their presence at the church since the incident, and increased patrol at other houses of worship.
