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Investigators probing a report of alleged intentional burning at a Islamic center in the area have released pictures of a pair of persons they need to locate.

Fire crews were called to the religious building on Phyllis Avenue in the town at around 21:50 in the evening on that day.

Even though not a single person was injured in the event, the main doorway of the structure and a automobile left outside were damaged as stated by police, who are handling it as a targeted attack.

Detective Inspector the investigator commented: "It constituted an shocking and reckless offense which we know will have caused many people becoming less safe."

Images released depict an individual clad in a unique dark jacket with a specific emblem in light on the chest.

Another is clad in striking scarlet mitts.

"Authorities are classifying this as an arson aimed to endanger life and are continuing to follow a number of investigative paths to find the individuals behind this," added the detective.

Officials have maintained an boosted police presence at the site since the incident, along with supplementary rounds taking place at further religious sites around the county to offer comfort, the force announced.

Someone assisting at the building, who chose not to be named, informed the press that two persons attempted to enter through the main entrance, only to discover it secured.

Subsequently, they spread a substance at the entrance and adjacent to a car stationed outside, which was ignited, he added.

"It might have resulted in loss of life," the source said, noting that a couple within the mosque succeeded to get away.

Appealing to people to oppose conflict, a official for the center said: "This malicious deed is not indicative of our neighborhood."

"Peacehaven has traditionally been a location of goodwill [and] respect."

The representative thanked the emergency services for their "quick action" and everyone who had offered support in solidarity.

"The backing bolsters us and reinforces us that love and understanding will invariably triumph over hate and division."

Has emerged fresh concern regarding security at places of worship after the incident outside a worship center in the location on recently, in which two Jewish people were murdered.

The individual implicated, who was killed at the site, has been named as a man in his mid-thirties Jihad Al-Shamie, a UK national of Syrian origin.

The forum chair, chair of the community group, expressed all members was "profoundly upset and shocked" by the events in both locations.

He commented that, irrespective of whether attendees were of Jewish faith, followers of Christianity, Hindu worshippers or Islamic faithful, the "final scenario" they should expect was that someone would attempt to harm them.

"I hope religious figures and additional individuals within the neighborhood will collaborate to work towards peace," he shared with local media.

"It is essential that we... assist one another at this moment of critical requirement."

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

"During the past several weeks at present, extremist factions... have been whipping up an atmosphere of hostility and fear against minority communities across the South Sussex coast with symbols, labels and offensive writings," it said.

Chris Ward, legislator for the constituency, labeled the act on the mosque "appalling".

He stated: "The fact that there were no injuries is simply luck.

"These acts and animosity is unwelcome in our tranquil, tolerant area. We will root it out and we are united with the victims."

Zoe Nicholson, chair of the local authority, remarked followers of Islam in the area had the "complete assistance and support" of the government.

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