Police investigating arson attack on mosque

Police are investigating a report of suspected arson at a mosque in East Sussex.

Fire crews were called to the mosque on Phyllis Avenue in Peacehaven at about 21:50 BST on Saturday.

While no-one was injured in the incident, the front entrance of the building and a vehicle parked outside were damaged, according to Sussex Police, who are investigating it as a hate crime.

Det Insp Gavin Patch said: "This was an appalling and reckless attack which we know will have left many people feeling less safe."