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Investigators probing a case of alleged fire-setting at a place of worship in East Sussex have released pictures of two people they need to locate.

Firefighters were dispatched to the mosque on Phyllis Avenue in the community at around 21:50 in the evening on the weekend.

Even though no-one was harmed in the occurrence, the main doorway of the structure and a car stationed outside were damaged as stated by authorities, who are investigating it as a bias incident.

Senior Officer the investigator said: "This incident represented an outrageous and irresponsible attack which we know will have left many people feeling insecure."

Published pictures depict an individual sporting a distinctive charcoal coat with a specific emblem in pale on the torso.

Another has on bright red mitts.

"Investigators are treating this event as an intentional blaze with the purpose to threaten safety and are carrying on to follow a variety of investigative paths to determine those responsible," stated further the officer.

There has been an boosted police presence at the scene after the occurrence, in addition to supplementary monitoring taking place at additional places of worship across the county to offer comfort, the agency announced.

An individual helping at the mosque, who chose not to be identified, told reporters that a duo tried to access through the main entrance, only to discover it secured.

Subsequently, they deposited a substance at the doorway and close to a vehicle stationed externally, which was lit on fire, the source stated.

"It might have resulted in loss of life," the volunteer remarked, adding that a couple present in the mosque were able to escape.

Appealing to people to refuse discord, a representative for the center stated: "This malicious deed is not indicative of our community."

"Peacehaven has consistently been a location of kindness [and] esteem."

The official thanked the emergency services for their "quick action" and the many people who had reached out in unity.

"The assistance empowers us and shows us that compassion and empathy will invariably defeat animosity and separation."

Has emerged renewed focus around protection at places of worship after the violence near a synagogue in the location on Thursday, in which two Jewish people were fatally injured.

The individual implicated, who was killed at the site, has been identified as a man in his mid-thirties Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian background.

Tariq Jung, leader of the community group, stated everybody was "profoundly upset and shocked" by the situations in Manchester and Peacehaven.

He said that, irrespective of whether congregation members were Jewish, Christian, Hindu worshippers or Islamic faithful, the "final scenario" they should anticipate was that an individual would seek to harm them.

"I hope community representatives and additional individuals from the community will unite to try and bring peace," he told the press.

"We've got to... support each other at this time of significant necessity."

Advocacy organization the anti-racism organization said the event had not emerged out of a "void".

"During the past several weeks at present, biased organizations... have been stirring up an atmosphere of hostility and coercion against individuals of color throughout the coastal region with flags, labels and biased markings," the group stated.

Chris Ward, Labour MP for the constituency, labeled the attack on the facility "appalling".

He commented: "The fact that there were no casualties is simply luck.

"Such aggression and hatred does not belong in our tranquil, inclusive neighborhood. Authorities will root it out and we support with all affected."

The council leader, leader of the local authority, remarked Muslims in the area had the "unwavering support and solidarity" of the council.

"Be in no doubt, we stand shoulder to shoulder with you," she said.