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Investigators examining a report of suspected arson at a Islamic center in the area have issued images of a pair of persons they wish to recognize.

Fire crews were called to the religious building on the location in the community at around 21:50 local time on the weekend.

While nobody was harmed in the occurrence, the front entrance of the facility and a car stationed outside were damaged as stated by investigators, who are investigating it as a bias incident.

Detective Inspector Gavin Patch commented: "This incident represented an shocking and dangerous offense which we believe will have made many people feeling less safe."

Images released show a male wearing a unique charcoal coat with a brand name emblem in white on the torso.

The other is clad in vibrant crimson hand coverings.

"Investigators are classifying this as an arson aimed to threaten safety and are carrying on to explore a variety of leads to find those responsible," stated further the officer.

Officials have maintained an boosted law enforcement visibility at the site since the incident, as well as extra monitoring occurring at other religious sites throughout the region to offer comfort, the agency announced.

A volunteer at the mosque, who asked not to be named, told media outlets that a duo attempted to access through the doorway, only to realize it secured.

They then, they deposited a liquid at the entrance and adjacent to a vehicle parked in the open, which was ignited, the source stated.

"It might have resulted in a fatality," the volunteer said, noting that two people within the building were able to leave safely.

Urging people to oppose discord, a official for the center stated: "This hateful act fails to reflect our society."

"Peacehaven has traditionally been a community of compassion [and] esteem."

The official appreciated the first responders for their "quick action" and the many people who had contacted them in solidarity.

"The backing bolsters us and reminds us that compassion and empathy will consistently overcome animosity and separation."

There is fresh concern regarding safety at churches and mosques in the wake of the violence at a synagogue in the location on Thursday, in which two Jewish people were fatally injured.

The suspect involved, who was killed at the location, has been revealed as 35-year-old the perpetrator, a UK national of Syrian descent.

The forum chair, chair of the community group, stated all members was "profoundly upset and horrified" by the incidents in the two areas.

He noted that, regardless of whether attendees were Jewish community members, Christian believers, adherents of Hinduism or Muslim attendees, the "last thing" they should anticipate was that someone would attempt to harm them.

"My desire is that community representatives and further members from the neighborhood will collaborate to aim for calm," he told the press.

"We must... stand together at this time of significant necessity."

Campaign group Brighton and Hove Stand Up to Racism stated the event had not arisen out of a "isolation".

"For a number of weeks currently, biased organizations... have been whipping up an climate of hatred and intimidation towards individuals of color across the area with banners, labels and racist graffiti," it said.

The elected official, Labour MP for the district, called the attack on the center "disgusting".

He said: "It is fortunate that there were no injuries is purely by chance.

"These acts and hatred is unwelcome in our tranquil, tolerant local community. Authorities will address it and we stand in solidarity with the victims."

A local official, chair of the council, added Muslims in the town had the "full backing and unity" of the local authority.

"Know for certain, we are united with you," she affirmed.