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Police officials examining a case of suspected fire-setting at a Islamic center in the region have made public pictures of a pair of persons they wish to locate.

Fire crews were summoned to the religious building on the location in the town at approximately 21:50 in the evening on Saturday.

While not a single person was injured in the event, the main doorway of the property and a vehicle left outside were affected as stated by police, who are handling it as a targeted attack.

Detective Inspector the investigator commented: "This incident represented an outrageous and irresponsible attack which we believe will have left many people feeling more vulnerable."

Images released depict an individual sporting a recognizable charcoal jacket with a specific logo in light on the chest.

Another is wearing vibrant crimson hand coverings.

"Investigators are classifying this event as an arson with intent to risk harm and are continuing to follow a range of leads to identify the perpetrators," remarked the officer.

Officials have maintained an boosted officer deployment at the location since the incident, in addition to supplementary patrols taking place at additional religious sites throughout the county to ensure safety, the department reported.

An individual helping at the center, who chose not to be identified, told the press that a duo tried to enter through the front door, only to find it locked.

Subsequently, they deposited a liquid at the doorway and near a car positioned externally, which was lit on fire, he added.

"The outcome might have been loss of life," the individual said, noting that two people inside the center were able to escape.

Urging people to oppose conflict, a official for the facility expressed: "This hateful act does not represent our neighborhood."

"The town has consistently been a community of compassion [and] esteem."

The representative thanked the emergency services for their "quick action" and the many people who had offered support in unity.

"Your support bolsters us and reminds us that love and understanding will consistently overcome animosity and separation."

Has emerged fresh concern around security at churches and mosques in the wake of the incident near a Jewish temple in the location on recently, in which members of the Jewish community were fatally injured.

The suspect involved, who was fatally wounded at the site, has been named as an individual aged 35 Jihad Al-Shamie, a resident of Syrian background.

Tariq Jung, leader of a local organization, stated the community was "profoundly upset and appalled" by the events in the two areas.

He said that, without considering whether worshippers were Jewish, followers of Christianity, adherents of Hinduism or Islamic faithful, the "least expected outcome" they should anticipate was that a person would seek to harm them.

"I hope faith leaders and further members from the neighborhood will unite to aim for calm," he shared with local media.

"We've got to... assist one another at this moment of critical requirement."

Activist collective the anti-racism organization said the situation had not emerged out of a "isolation".

"For a number of weeks currently, extremist factions... have been stirring up an environment of hatred and fear directed at minority communities across the coastal region with symbols, stickers and biased markings," the group stated.

The MP, legislator for the constituency, called the act on the center "appalling".

He stated: "The fact that there were no injuries is only accidental.

"This violence and prejudice has no place in our tranquil, inclusive area. We will eliminate it and we are united with all affected."

A local official, chair of Lewes District Council, stated further Islamic community members in Peacehaven had the "complete assistance and support" of the government.

"Be in no doubt, we stand shoulder to shoulder with you," she expressed.