Arsonists Set UK Mosque Ablaze, Two Worshipers Escape - Hate Crime Suspected

Two worshipers narrowly escaped death as arsonists set a mosque ablaze in Peacehaven near Brighton, UK. The incident, suspected to be a hate crime, involved two masked men pouring petrol at the mosque entrance and setting it on fire.

The mosque chairman and another worshiper managed to flee through the back door as flames engulfed the building. Police are treating the arson as motivated by religious hatred.

Emergency services contained the fire, with damage to the main entrance and a car parked outside. Sussex Police have deployed additional patrols to reassure the community.

Local Member of Parliament, James, expressed deep concern over the incident.