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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Ben Quinn

Suspected arson attack at East Sussex mosque investigated as hate crime

Police in protective gear near a burnt out car.
There were no reports of injuries from the fire on Phyllis Avenue in Peacehaven. Photograph: Adam Gerrard/Mirrorpix

A suspected arson attack on a mosque in an English seaside town is being investigated by police as a hate crime.

The front entrance to the mosque in Peacehaven, East Sussex, was damaged and a car parked outside was entirely burnt out after the incident on Saturday night, which has been condemned by political figures and faith groups.

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