£10k Reward After Mosque Arson Shocks Peacehaven
A £10,000 reward is on the table to nail the villains behind a brazen arson attack on a mosque in Peacehaven, East Sussex.
Flames Tear Through Mosque as Worshippers Make Narrow Escape
The fire broke out on the evening of Saturday, 4 October 2025, at the mosque on Phyllis Avenue. The blaze caused serious damage, but worshippers inside acted fast after spotting flames and managed to get out unharmed.
CCTV Captures Masked Men Dousing Mosque with Accelerant
Sussex Police released chilling CCTV footage showing two masked suspects in dark clothes approach the mosque. They poured flammable liquid around the entrance before setting it alight.
Crimestoppers Offers £10,000 for Tips to Catch Arsonists
Crimestoppers condemned the “shocking and dangerous” attack and announced a £10,000 reward for information leading to the culprits’ conviction.
“This was a shocking and dangerous incident that could have had devastating consequences. We are urging anyone who knows who was responsible to contact us. You can remain completely anonymous — we never ask for your name or trace your call.”
Police are hunting for witnesses and anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from Phyllis Avenue on that night.
If you have information, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or submit a tip online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
