Two men have been charged with carrying out an arson attack on a mosque in Peacehaven earlier this month.
They are due in court in London this morning (Friday 24 October).
Sussex Police said: “An investigation was launched on the evening of Saturday 4 October after reports of two individuals igniting a fire outside the mosque in Phyllis Avenue.
“Following extensive inquiries, two men – Ricky Ryder, 38, of Richington Way, in Seaford, and Jack Slowey, 34, of Mayfield Avenue, in Peacehaven – have been charged with arson with intent to endanger life.
“They remain in custody at this time to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday (24 October).
“A 42-year-old man, from Peacehaven, who was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life has been released on conditional bail.
“Ahead of court proceedings, we remind the public not to speculate online around the circumstances of the incident or share anything which could influence a trial.”
