Four people arrested after Peacehaven mosque attack

They've all been released on conditional bail

Sussex police have been carrying out house to house enquiries.
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 10th Oct 2025

Further arrests have been made into an arson attack at a mosque in Peacehaven.

A total of four people have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to danger life since Monday (6th October).

They've all been released on conditional bail.

A Sussex police spokesperson said, "Emergency services were called to the building in Phyllis Avenue around 9.50pm on Saturday, 4th October.

"Footage showed two people wearing masks and dark clothing approaching the front door before spraying accelerant on the entrance of the mosque and igniting a fire.

"Sussex Police and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service promptly attended the scene and were able to extinguish the fire.

"Fortunately, those inside at the time were not injured, but significant damage was caused to the mosque and a nearby vehicle.

"A total of four people have been arrested so far on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life since Monday (6 October) by detectives from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team.

"These include a 46-year-old man and three other men aged 25, 27 and 22. They have all been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue."

Sussex police have been carrying out house to house enquiries.

Cards and flowers will be laid outside the mosque as a solidarity gathering's taking place this evening (10th October).

Anyone with information on the attack is asked to contact the police by calling 101, quoting Operation Spey.

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