Police said they had arrested a second man in a probe into suspected arson at a mosque in southern England, which is being treated as a "hate crime"."Sussex police takes a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime," Superintendent Rachel Swinney said in a statement late Tuesday.No one was injured in Saturday's blaze in the seaside town of Peacehaven, which damaged the mosque's front entrance and a vehicle parked outside.The force announced that a 25-year-old man had been arrested Tuesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, and was in custody.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-church-with-people-inside-set-ablaze-in-a-suspected-hate-crime-1759659528263">UK mosque with people inside set ablaze in a suspected hate crime</a>The first man, 46, who was arrested on Monday, has been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues.The fire followed an attack on Thursday on a synagogue in the northern city of Manchester in which two people died and three others were seriously injured, with officers drawing a potential link to Islamist extremism.The police have renewed a plea for information about the Peacehaven incident."We believe there are people in the community who know who is responsible for this appalling and reckless attack," said Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cullimore.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;

The fire followed an attack on Thursday on a synagogue in the northern city of Manchester in which two people died and three others were seriously injured, with officers drawing a potential link to Islamist extremism.

Police said they had arrested a second man in a probe into suspected arson at a mosque in southern England, which is being treated as a "hate crime". "Sussex police takes a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime," Superintendent Rachel Swinney said in a statement late Tuesday. No one was injured in Saturday's blaze in the seaside town of Peacehaven, which damaged the mosque's front entrance and a vehicle parked outside. The force announced that a 25-year-old man had been arrested Tuesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, and was in custody. Also read | UK mosque with people inside set ablaze in a suspected hate crime The first man, 46, who was arrested on Monday, has been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues. The fire followed an attack on Thursday on a synagogue in the northern city of Manchester in which two people died and three others were seriously injured, with officers drawing a potential link to Islamist extremism. The police have renewed a plea for information about the Peacehaven incident. "We believe there are people in the community who know who is responsible for this appalling and reckless attack," said Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cullimore. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The fire followed an attack on Thursday on a synagogue in the northern city of Manchester in which two people died and three others were seriously injured, with officers drawing a potential link to Islamist extremism.

UK police arrests second man in connection with mosque blaze

A mosque in the UK was set ablaze on Saturday (Oct 4) in a suspected arson attack. Reportedly, two people were inside when the fire occurred, and the police are investigating it as a hate crime. The incident took place near Brighton, shortly before 10 pm local time. This comes days after a deadly attack outside a synagogue in Manchester.&nbsp;CNN reported that two people in balaclavas tried to open the mosque’s door by force before pouring gasoline onto the steps and setting it on fire. Emergency crews responded to the latest violent incident in the south coast town of Peacehaven.&nbsp;No one was injured in the fire, but the mosque’s front entrance and vehicles parked outside were damaged.&nbsp;The mosque’s chairman and a fellow worshipper were having tea inside when they heard a loud bang outside and fled the building.&nbsp;&nbsp;“They could have easily died,” the mosque’s manager told CNN, adding, “these people came with full intent to cause maximum damage.”&nbsp;“The chairman was shaking the whole time, and a neighbour came out onto the street crying,” he said. “Everyone is scared. If someone was willing to do this, we don’t know what’s next.”&nbsp;The small mosque serves about 10 to 15 worshippers who gather for evening prayers at 8:15 pm. After it closed, the chairman stayed in the building with another volunteer.&nbsp;&nbsp;“They are old chaps in their 60s and usually do that. The mosque is usually a very friendly and relaxed environment,” the manager said.&nbsp;On Thursday (Oct 2), two people were killed and three others were seriously injured in a car ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue in northern Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. The attacks come amid a string of incidents of Islamophobic and antisemitic hate in the UK.&nbsp;

The incident took place in Peacehaven, near Brighton, shortly before 10 pm local time. This comes days after a deadly attack outside a synagogue in Manchester.

A mosque in the UK was set ablaze on Saturday (Oct 4) in a suspected arson attack. Reportedly, two people were inside when the fire occurred, and the police are investigating it as a hate crime. The incident took place near Brighton, shortly before 10 pm local time. This comes days after a deadly attack outside a synagogue in Manchester. CNN reported that two people in balaclavas tried to open the mosque’s door by force before pouring gasoline onto the steps and setting it on fire. Emergency crews responded to the latest violent incident in the south coast town of Peacehaven. No one was injured in the fire, but the mosque’s front entrance and vehicles parked outside were damaged. The mosque’s chairman and a fellow worshipper were having tea inside when they heard a loud bang outside and fled the building. “They could have easily died,” the mosque’s manager told CNN, adding, “these people came with full intent to cause maximum damage.” “The chairman was shaking the whole time, and a neighbour came out onto the street crying,” he said. “Everyone is scared. If someone was willing to do this, we don’t know what’s next.” The small mosque serves about 10 to 15 worshippers who gather for evening prayers at 8:15 pm. After it closed, the chairman stayed in the building with another volunteer. “They are old chaps in their 60s and usually do that. The mosque is usually a very friendly and relaxed environment,” the manager said. On Thursday (Oct 2), two people were killed and three others were seriously injured in a car ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue in northern Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. The attacks come amid a string of incidents of Islamophobic and antisemitic hate in the UK.

The incident took place in Peacehaven, near Brighton, shortly before 10 pm local time. This comes days after a deadly attack outside a synagogue in Manchester.

UK mosque with people inside set ablaze in a suspected hate crime

A young British Muslim woman was forced to the ground&nbsp;in a crowded shopping area in London and dragged along by her hijab by two men last week.

Scotland Yard has appealed for information about the two teenage white males involved in the hate crime.&nbsp;

The woman, in her 20s was walking alone in east London&#39;s Chingford when she was attacked.&nbsp;

&quot;The London Ambulance Service attended and treated the victim, aged in her 20s, for her injuries at the scene. It was reported that two unknown males approached the victim from the side, pulled off her headscarf and then pushed her to the floor,&quot; Metropolitan Police said.&nbsp;

&quot;The suspects are described as two white males, aged 17 to 19. They were wearing all black clothing. No arrests have been made,&quot; it said.

A Met police spokesperson said: &quot;The service has long since recognised the impact of hate crime on communities and the hidden nature of this crime, which remains largely under-reported.&quot;

&quot;Positive action is taken to investigate all hate crime allegations, support victims and their families and bring perpetrators to justice.&quot;&nbsp;

UK&#39;s anti-Islamophobia group, Tell MAMA (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks) called the attack &quot;horrific&quot; and alleged that women were being disproportionately targeted in attacks on Muslims.

Data released by the UK National Police chief&#39;s council reported hate crimes rose to 58 per cent a week after Brexit.&nbsp; 
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(WION with inputs from PTI)

Scotland Yard appealed for information about the two teenage white males involved in the hate crime

A young British Muslim woman was forced to the ground in a crowded shopping area in London and dragged along by her hijab by two men last week. Scotland Yard has appealed for information about the two teenage white males involved in the hate crime. The woman, in her 20s was walking alone in east London's Chingford when she was attacked. "The London Ambulance Service attended and treated the victim, aged in her 20s, for her injuries at the scene. It was reported that two unknown males approached the victim from the side, pulled off her headscarf and then pushed her to the floor," Metropolitan Police said. "The suspects are described as two white males, aged 17 to 19. They were wearing all black clothing. No arrests have been made," it said. A Met police spokesperson said: "The service has long since recognised the impact of hate crime on communities and the hidden nature of this crime, which remains largely under-reported." "Positive action is taken to investigate all hate crime allegations, support victims and their families and bring perpetrators to justice." UK's anti-Islamophobia group, Tell MAMA (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks) called the attack "horrific" and alleged that women were being disproportionately targeted in attacks on Muslims. Data released by the UK National Police chief's council reported hate crimes rose to 58 per cent a week after Brexit. (WION with inputs from PTI)

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UK police arrests second man in connection with mosque blaze

UK mosque with people inside set ablaze in a suspected hate crime

Muslim woman dragged by Hijab in London shopping area