UK mosque set on fire amid alarming rise in anti-Islam incidents

LONDON (International Desk) — A mosque in the southern coastal town of Peacehaven was set on fire while worshippers were present inside, in what police are treating as a suspected hate crime.

According to local reports, two people were inside the mosque when the blaze broke out. Emergency services quickly responded and managed to bring the fire under control before it caused further damage. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which comes amid a worrying surge in Islamophobic attacks across the United Kingdom.

A recent report highlighted that anti-Islamic hate crimes and threats against mosques have reached dangerous levels, prompting calls from Muslim communities for stronger government action and increased security around places of worship.