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Investigators examining a report of alleged fire-setting at a mosque in East Sussex have made public photographs of two people they wish to recognize.

Fire crews were dispatched to the worship center on the location in the town at approximately 21:50 in the evening on that day.

Even though nobody was harmed in the event, the building access of the facility and a vehicle stationed nearby were impacted as stated by authorities, who are investigating it as a bias incident.

Detective Inspector the lead detective said: "This was an appalling and irresponsible offense which we believe will have caused many people becoming less safe."

Images released reveal an individual sporting a distinctive black outer layer with a brand name mark in light on the front.

Another has on striking scarlet mitts.

"We are classifying the incident as an intentional blaze with the purpose to risk harm and are continuing to explore a number of investigative paths to determine the individuals behind this," added the detective.

Officials have maintained an boosted law enforcement visibility at the location following the occurrence, along with supplementary patrols occurring at further places of worship throughout the county to provide reassurance, the department reported.

A volunteer at the mosque, who requested not to be named, told media outlets that a duo tried to enter through the front door, only to realize it secured.

They then, they spread a fluid at the entrance and adjacent to a automobile parked outside, which was ignited, they mentioned.

"It might have resulted in loss of life," the volunteer said, adding that a couple inside the building were able to leave safely.

Encouraging people to refuse conflict, a official for the center stated: "This biased incident does not represent our neighborhood."

"The town has consistently been a community of compassion [and] esteem."

The representative expressed gratitude to the first responders for their "swift response" and all those who had contacted them in support.

"The backing bolsters us and reinforces us that compassion and empathy will always defeat animosity and separation."

Has emerged fresh concern about safety at places of worship following the incident near a Jewish temple in the city on last week, in which members of the Jewish community were killed.

The suspect involved, who was fatally wounded at the scene, has been named as an individual aged 35 Jihad Al-Shamie, a UK national of Syrian descent.

A community leader, head of the community group, said all members was "deeply saddened and horrified" by the situations in the two areas.

He said that, without considering whether congregation members were Jewish, Christian, Hindu or Islamic faithful, the "least expected outcome" they should foresee was that an individual would try to harm them.

"It is my wish faith leaders and further members in the society will collaborate to work towards harmony," he expressed to radio stations.

"It is essential that we... assist one another at this time of significant necessity."

Advocacy organization Brighton and Hove Stand Up to Racism said the situation had not come out of a "isolation".

"Over recent weeks at present, racist and fascist groups... have been stirring up an atmosphere of hatred and coercion directed at minority communities across the coastal region with symbols, labels and biased markings," they reported.

The MP, Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, called the incident on the mosque "reprehensible".

He commented: "It is fortunate that there were no harm is only accidental.

"This violence and animosity does not belong in our peaceful, tolerant local community. Authorities will eliminate it and we are united with everyone impacted."

Zoe Nicholson, chair of the council, added Islamic community members in the area had the "complete assistance and unity" of the local authority.

"Be in no doubt, we support fully with the community," she affirmed.