Counter-terror police take over Sussex mosque arson inquiry Discovery of new information leads to decision for specialist officers to take over investigation into Peacehaven fire The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025
Counter-terrorism officers take over mosque arson investigation Two people were inside the mosque in Peacehaven when the fire, which damaged the front entrance of the mosque and two cars, was started on October 4. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025
Two men charged with arson over attack on mosque remanded in custody Ricky Ryder, 38, and Jack Slowey, 34, are accused of arson with intent to endanger life over the incident in East Sussex earlier this month. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025
Two men charged over arson attack at Peacehaven Mosque On Thursday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced an additional £10 million in security funding to protect Muslim communities from hate crimes. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025
Further arrests made over ‘shocking’ arson attack on Peacehaven mosque Four people have so far been arrested as part of police investigation into attack, which caused ‘significant damage’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at mosque in East Sussex Police investigating blaze in Peacehaven say 46-year-old is suspected of arson with intent to endanger life The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025
Police investigate hate crime after mosque set on fire in southern UK coastal town Footage from the incident, released by police on Sunday, shows two balaclava-clad people approach the front door of the Peacehaven Mosque, before spraying accelerant on the entrance and igniting a fire. Euronews · Oct 6, 2025
Hunt for masked thugs who tried to burn down mosque in 'shocking' attack Footage shows two men in balaclavas set fire to fuel poured on steps of building in Peacehaven, East Sussex Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025
Police hunt suspects after Peacehaven mosque arson attack The blaze damaged the front entrance of the mosque and a car in Peacehaven, East Sussex Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025
Mahmood urges people to stand united after suspected arson at mosque The Home Secretary said the fire ‘could have been much worse’ and thanked emergency services. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2025
Suspected arson attack at East Sussex mosque investigated as hate crime Fire at mosque in Peacehaven on Saturday night left front entrance damaged and a car burnt out The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2025
Police urged to seek clarity on whether hate crime fire at mosque was terrorism The Green Party has called on police to seek clarity over the motives of the hate crime fire at Peacehaven’s mosque. Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025
Masked pair ‘spray accelerant’ on mosque in suspected arson attack being treated as hate crime Police say they have stepped up patrols in the area to reassure the Muslim community of their safety The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2025
Hate crime fire at mosque in seaside town condemned as ‘disgusting’ Local MP Chris Ward said he was ‘appalled’ by the incident and said it was ‘purely chance’ that no-one was injured. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025 Suspected arson attack at mosque condemned as ‘disgusting’ as police investigate incident as hate crime ‘Pure chance’ noone was injured in fire which damaged the front entrance of the mosque and a car in Peacehaven, East Sussex
Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022 Moment professor's son hit and killed by UK police car as dad accuses cops of 'murder' WARNING - DISTRESSING FOOTAGE: Arthur Holscher-Ermert, 27, died after being hit by an unmarked police car in Peacehaven, East Sussex - he will be laid to rest next to his mum who died four years ago, his dad says
Daily Mirror · May 3, 2022 Dying man, 27, was 'handcuffed and held down after being hit by unmarked police car' Arthur Hoelscher-Ermert died from serious injuries sustained after being hit by the unmarked police car on the A259 in Peacehaven - with witnesses saying he was bleeding on the ground as officers attempted to cuff him
Daily Mirror · May 2, 2022 'Hero' dies after being hit by police car as heartbroken brother pays tribute Arthur Hoelscher-Ermert has been named locally as the 27-year-old victim - with heartbreaking tributes left at the scene of a crash on the A259 in Peacehaven
The Independent UK · May 1, 2022 Man dies after being hit by police vehicle The collision happened in Peacehaven, East Sussex, at just after 11.10pm on Saturday.