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Law enforcement examining a incident of suspected fire-setting at a place of worship in the area have issued photographs of two people they need to identify.

Firefighters were summoned to the worship center on Phyllis Avenue in the community at about 21:50 in the evening on that day.

Even though no-one was hurt in the event, the building access of the structure and a automobile stationed in the vicinity were impacted according to investigators, who are handling it as a targeted attack.

Detective Inspector the investigator commented: "It constituted an outrageous and irresponsible act which we understand will have caused many people becoming more vulnerable."

Published pictures reveal a male wearing a unique black jacket with a Pre London logo in light on the front.

The second is clad in bright red gloves.

"Authorities are considering this as a fire-setting with intent to risk harm and are carrying on to explore a variety of investigative paths to identify the perpetrators," stated further Det Insp Patch.

There has been an increased police presence at the site after the incident, along with additional monitoring occurring at other places of worship across the area to provide reassurance, the department reported.

A volunteer at the mosque, who asked not to be identified, informed reporters that a duo tried to access through the doorway, only to discover it locked.

After that, they deposited a liquid at the entrance and adjacent to a vehicle positioned externally, which was set alight, they mentioned.

"It could have been loss of life," the volunteer commented, adding that two individuals inside the center were able to escape.

Urging people to oppose discord, a official for the center stated: "This biased incident fails to reflect our neighborhood."

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

The representative expressed gratitude to the emergency services for their "swift response" and the many people who had reached out in support.

"The assistance empowers us and shows us that love and understanding will invariably defeat prejudice and conflict."

Exists fresh concern about protection at places of worship in the wake of the violence near a worship center in the location on last week, in which members of the Jewish community were fatally injured.

The suspect implicated, who was fatally wounded at the scene, has been revealed as 35-year-old the attacker, a British citizen of Syrian background.

A community leader, leader of a local organization, said the community was "deeply saddened and appalled" by the situations in the two areas.

He noted that, irrespective of whether worshippers were Jewish, Christian believers, adherents of Hinduism or Islamic faithful, the "least expected outcome" they should anticipate was that a person would seek to harm them.

"I hope community representatives and others in the society will collaborate to aim for calm," he told radio stations.

"It is essential that we... stand together at this time of significant necessity."

Activist collective Brighton and Hove Stand Up to Racism asserted the incident had not arisen out of a "isolation".

"Over recent weeks currently, racist and fascist groups... have been stirring up an atmosphere of hostility and intimidation against minority communities throughout the coastal region with banners, stickers and offensive writings," it said.

Chris Ward, Labour MP for the constituency, called the incident on the facility "disgusting".

He stated: "It is fortunate that there were no casualties is only accidental.

"These acts and prejudice has no place in our peaceful, inclusive local community. We will eliminate it and we support with everyone impacted."

A local official, head of the council, stated further Muslims in the area had the "full backing and solidarity" of the council.

"Rest assured, we stand shoulder to shoulder with you," she said.