Fire at East Sussex mosque probed as 'hate crime'
Published: 10/5/2025

The suspected arson attack at an East Sussex mosque is being investigated as a hate crime, with no injuries reported but damage to the building's front entrance and a nearby vehicle. Sussex Police have increased patrols at other places of worship for reassurance, following the incident. Safety concerns have heightened after the attack at a Manchester synagogue, where two individuals were killed, with the suspect being identified as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie.