Police have launched an investigation after a suspected arson attack at a mosque in East Sussex.

Emergency services were called to the fire in Peacehaven around 9.50pm on Saturday, Sussex Police said.

Footage showed a large fire in front of the mosque, which was later put out by the fire service.

Photos from the scene showed a burnt-out car in front of the door to the mosque.

Image: The burnt-out car in front of the mosque. Pic: Eddie Mitchell

Police said no one was harmed.

The force said it was treating the incident as a hate crime.

A spokesperson described it as a "fast-moving investigation" and said there was an increased police presence at the scene as well as additional patrols to provide reassurance.

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