Two Men Charged In Connection With Peacehaven Mosque Arson

Two men have been charged in connection with an arson attack on Peacehaven Mosque earlier this month.

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 enquiries, 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 before 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.