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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Crabbe

Mahmood urges people to stand united after suspected arson at mosque

Damage outside the front entrance of the mosque (Jamie Lashmar/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Home Secretary has urged people to “stand united” after a “deeply concerning” suspected arson attack on a mosque in a seaside town.

Police said they are treating the fire, which damaged the front entrance of the mosque and a car in Peacehaven, East Sussex, on Saturday night, as a hate crime.

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