LONDON: British police have arrested a second man in connection with an alleged arson attack on a mosque, The Independent reported on Wednesday.

Emergency services were called to the mosque in the town of Peacehaven, East Sussex, on Saturday evening.

Police released images showing two people in balaclavas spraying suspected accelerant on the entrance, which was then set alight.

Police arrested a 46-year-old man on Monday, while the second suspect, a 25-year-old man of no fixed address, was apprehended a day later, Sussex Police said.

Superintendent Rachel Swinney added: “We continue to work with our local religious communities to support them and ensure their concerns are heard and acted upon.

“Sussex Police takes a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime and there is no place for hate across the county.”

Both men were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. The first suspect was released on conditional bail while the second remains in police custody.

Mark Cullimore, chief inspector, said: “We believe there are people in the community who know who is responsible for this appalling and reckless attack and we are urging anyone with information which could be vital to our investigation to come forward. Please contact us or ring 101, quoting Operation Spey.”