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Law enforcement probing a incident of alleged arson at a place of worship in the area have released photographs of a pair of persons they need to identify.

Fire crews were called to the mosque on Phyllis Avenue in Peacehaven at approximately 21:50 BST on the weekend.

Even though nobody was harmed in the incident, the main doorway of the structure and a car parked in the vicinity were affected per investigators, who are treating it as a bias incident.

Detective Inspector the investigator commented: "It constituted an outrageous and dangerous act which we know will have made many people becoming insecure."

Images released reveal an individual sporting a unique charcoal jacket with a brand name logo in pale on the chest.

The other has on striking scarlet hand coverings.

"Authorities are treating the incident as an arson with the purpose to risk harm and are carrying on to pursue a variety of lines of enquiry to identify the perpetrators," stated further the officer.

Authorities have provided an heightened police presence at the site after the incident, in addition to additional rounds occurring at other places of worship throughout the region to provide reassurance, the department announced.

Someone assisting at the mosque, who chose not to be named, shared the press that two people attempted to access through the doorway, only to discover it closed.

After that, they deposited a substance at the access area and adjacent to a car parked outside, which was set alight, he added.

"It could have been a fatality," the source said, stating that a couple within the center succeeded to get away.

Encouraging people to oppose discord, a representative for the mosque stated: "This malicious deed does not represent our neighborhood."

"The town has traditionally been a location of kindness [and] consideration."

The spokesperson expressed gratitude to the fire and police for their "prompt reaction" and all those who had contacted them in support.

"The assistance empowers us and shows us that compassion and empathy will always overcome hate and division."

There is increased attention about safety at churches and mosques in the wake of the attack at a worship center in the location on last week, in which two Jewish people were murdered.

The individual involved, who was shot dead at the site, has been named as an individual aged 35 the attacker, a British citizen of Syrian origin.

Tariq Jung, leader of Brighton and Hove Muslim Forum, expressed the community was "profoundly upset and horrified" by the events in both locations.

He said that, without considering whether attendees were Jewish community members, Christian believers, adherents of Hinduism or Muslim, the "last thing" they should expect was that someone would try to injure them.

"My desire is that religious figures and additional individuals within the society will come together to try and bring peace," he told local media.

"It is essential that we... assist one another at this time of great need."

Advocacy organization Brighton and Hove Stand Up to Racism said the event had not come out of a "void".

"For a number of weeks currently, racist and fascist groups... have been inciting an climate of hatred and coercion directed at minority communities throughout the coastal region with banners, decals and racist graffiti," the group stated.

Chris Ward, Labour MP for the district, labeled the act on the mosque "disgusting".

He stated: "That there were no harm is simply luck.

"This violence and hatred is unwelcome in our peaceful, accepting local community. We will root it out and we are united with everyone impacted."

The council leader, head of Lewes District Council, stated further followers of Islam in the area had the "complete assistance and unity" of the local authority.

"Know for certain, we are united with the community," she said.