Two men have been charged in connection with an arson attack on Peacehaven Mosque earlier this month.
On the evening of Saturday, 4 October, an investigation was launched after reports of two people igniting a fire outside the mosque in Phyllis Avenue.
Following extensive enquiries, two men – Ricky Ryder, 38, of Richington Way in Seaford, and Jack Slowey, 34, of Mayfield Avenue in Peacehaven – have been charged with arson with intent to endanger life.
Police say the men remain in custody at this time and are due to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday (24 October).
A 42-year-old man from Peacehaven who was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life has been released on conditional bail.
Ahead of court proceedings, Sussex Police are reminding the public not to speculate online about the circumstances of the incident or share anything which could influence a trial.

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