Overview
- Counter Terrorism Policing South East assumed leadership of the case after new information and evidence, and detectives are still assessing motive.
- The 4 October fire outside Peacehaven Mosque damaged the front entrance and two cars while two people were inside the building.
- Sussex Police released images showing two balaclava-clad suspects spraying a liquid at the entrance and setting it alight.
- Ricky Ryder, 38, and Jack Slowey, 34, are charged with arson with intent to endanger life and were remanded following a Westminster Magistrates’ Court hearing.
- A 69-year-old man from Newhaven was arrested on 31 October and bailed until 30 January 2026, as local fundraising nears £50,000 and the government has pledged £10 million for Muslim community security.