£10,000 reward offered over arson attack on Sussex mosque

We’re offering a reward of up to £10,000 to help find the suspects responsible for setting fire to a mosque on Phyllis Avenue in Peacehaven, Sussex.

The building was significantly damaged by the blaze, which occurred during the evening of Saturday 4 October 2025. 

People who were inside the mosque at the time of the attack managed to escape unharmed after hearing a commotion at the front door and seeing the flames.

CCTV footage shows two people wearing masks and dark clothing who approached the front door before spraying accelerant on the entrance of the mosque and igniting a fire.

 

As an independent charity, Crimestoppers is supporting the investigation by offering up to £10,000 for information we exclusively receive that leads to the conviction of anyone involved in this arson attack.

Do you have any information about ths crime? You can tell us what you know and remain 100% anonymous - guaranteed. Call free on 0800 555 111 or fill in our online form, here on our website:

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“Crimestoppers believes everyone has the right to feel safe from crime wherever they live. 

“This appalling attack on a mosque with people praying inside could have been fatal. Thankfully, no one was hurt - but it’s crucial those involved face justice. 

“Our charity knows how difficult it can be to speak up about crime. If you know who was involved and don’t want to talk to the police, then Crimestoppers is here for you. We guarantee total anonymity to everyone – meaning that when you contact us via our website or on the phone, we never ask for any of your personal details. 

 “We only want information about the crime and then you’re done. Professional staff at our charity’s UK Contact Centre will ensure you can never be identified before passing on what you tell us to be investigated by law enforcement. 

“Thousands of people contact Crimestoppers every day, for which we are grateful. We don’t know who you are due to anonymity, but the information you give us stops crime and ensure justice for victims and their families.”

Annabelle Goodenough, Crimestoppers' South East Regional Manager for Sussex

Anonymity: Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.
 
Claiming a reward: The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling our charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact us via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact.
 
More details about the rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous - can be found here.

17 October 2025