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

Counter-terrorism police are to take over the investigation into an arson attack on a mosque in an English seaside town, police have said.

The attack in Peacehaven, East Sussex, took place on 4 October. Two people who were inside the mosque when the fire was started had to flee for their lives.