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Investigators probing a incident of potential arson at a Islamic center in East Sussex have made public photographs of two individuals they wish to locate.

Firefighters were summoned to the mosque on the street in the town at around 21:50 in the evening on the weekend.

Even though not a single person was injured in the occurrence, the front entrance of the facility and a automobile left nearby were affected as stated by police, who are investigating it as a targeted attack.

Senior Officer Gavin Patch commented: "This incident represented an shocking and irresponsible act which we understand will have made many people feeling more vulnerable."

Published pictures show a male clad in a unique charcoal outer layer with a specific logo in light on the chest.

The other is clad in bright red mitts.

"We are considering this as a fire-setting with intent to risk harm and are continuing to pursue a number of leads to identify those responsible," added the detective.

There has been an boosted law enforcement visibility at the scene following the event, as well as extra rounds occurring at other religious sites around the area to ensure safety, the force reported.

An individual helping at the center, who chose not to be named, shared the press that two persons tried to get into through the doorway, only to realize it locked.

Subsequently, they deposited a substance at the entrance and close to a vehicle parked externally, which was ignited, he added.

"The outcome might have been a fatality," the individual said, noting that a couple present in the mosque succeeded to escape.

Appealing to people to reject conflict, a spokesperson for the facility expressed: "This malicious deed fails to reflect our neighborhood."

"Peacehaven has always been a location of compassion [and] consideration."

The representative appreciated the fire and police for their "quick action" and all those who had contacted them in unity.

"The assistance bolsters us and reinforces us that love and understanding will consistently defeat animosity and separation."

Has emerged fresh concern regarding safety at religious sites in the wake of the violence at a worship center in Manchester on recently, in which individuals were fatally injured.

The person implicated, who was killed at the location, has been identified as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, a resident of Syrian descent.

Tariq Jung, leader of a local organization, expressed all members was "profoundly upset and horrified" by the events in Manchester and Peacehaven.

He commented that, regardless of whether worshippers were Jewish, followers of Christianity, Hindu or Islamic faithful, the "least expected outcome" they should expect was that an individual would seek to injure them.

"I hope community representatives and others in the neighborhood will come together to work towards calm," he expressed to the press.

"We've got to... support each other at this moment of significant necessity."

Campaign group the anti-racism organization said the incident had not emerged out of a "vacuum".

"During the past several weeks now, extremist factions... have been stirring up an climate of hatred and intimidation directed at black and Asian people across the coastal region with symbols, labels and biased markings," the group stated.

Chris Ward, political representative for the district, labeled the act on the center "appalling".

He commented: "The fact that there were no harm is simply luck.

"These acts and prejudice has no place in our calm, accepting area. Authorities will eliminate it and we support with the victims."

The council leader, head of the council, added Islamic community members in the town had the "full backing and solidarity" of the local authority.

"Know for certain, we support fully with you," she affirmed.