UK Mosque Fire Prompts Call for Terrorism Inquiry as Extremist Crackdowns Continue

UK Mosque Fire Prompts Call for Terrorism Inquiry as Extremist Crackdowns Continue
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A suspected arson attack damaged the front of a mosque in Peacehaven, East Sussex, and destroyed a vehicle parked nearby. The fire, which erupted late Saturday night, is under investigation as a hate crime but not currently classified as terrorism. Police are investigating CCTV footage showing two individuals wearing balaclavas pouring accelerant at the entrance, according to Al Jazeera.

Amid the investigation, the UK Green Party has urged authorities to clarify whether the incident should be treated as a terrorist act, citing the religious motivation and the fact that people were inside the building at the time. The call was echoed by local political figures demanding motive transparency, IQNA reported.

Elsewhere in Europe, mosques in Glasgow, Scotland, were targeted in what is believed to be systematic attacks involving smashed glass and property damage. The incidents have stoked fears of rising Islamophobic violence, with calls for stronger protections for Muslim communities, Shia Waves Persian reported.

The wave of attacks underscores growing unease among European Muslim communities, who warn that religiously targeted violence is rising. Advocates are calling for clearer legal classification of such incidents and enhanced security measures at places of worship.