Two Dead in Arson Attack on British Mosque, Suspected Hate Crime

An arson attack at a mosque in Peacehaven, Britain, claimed the lives of two elderly men present inside the building on Saturday night. Police have classified the incident as a hate crime. The incident occurred after the 8:15 PM prayers. CCTV footage shows the attackers attempting to open the mosque door before pouring petrol on the door, floor, and the chairman’s taxi, and setting it on fire. The chairman, who drives a taxi, relied on the vehicle for income. The arson has instilled fear within the Muslim community. The manager expressed the community’s fear and concern for safety. While there were previous incidents of eggs being thrown and racial slurs, this level of violence is unprecedented.