Three more arrests have been made as part of an investigation into an arson attack on a mosque in East Sussex.
Two people escaped uninjured from inside the mosque in Peacehaven on October 4 last year, when it was reported a fire was started outside the place of worship in Phyllis Avenue.
On Tuesday, counter-terror police arrested a 36-year-old man from Eastbourne on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson and a 38-year-old man from Brighton on suspicion of malicious communication and criminal damage.
A third man, a 42-year-old from Saltdean was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and encouraging or assisting a crime.
The trio have been released on bail until June 23.
Sussex Police superintendent Rachel Swinney said: “We are continuing to work closely with our colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East as they use specialist resources to investigate the arson at the mosque in Peacehaven.
“The incident caused understandable concern within the local community since it took place in October.
“These recent arrests form part of a pre-planned operation and there is no threat to those in the community however people may notice search activity taking place at residential properties while enquiries continue.”
A fundraiser on GoFundMe to help repair the mosque and replace what was damaged has raised more than £55,000.
It comes as two men, Ricky Ryder, 38, and Jack Slowey, 34, have already appeared in court in November last year over the incident, charged with arson with intent to endanger life and two further charges of arson relating to the vehicles.
They are next due to appear at the Old Bailey in London for a plea hearing on Friday.
Meanwhile a 70-year-old man from Newhaven arrested on October 31 on suspicion of encouraging an offence is also released on bail until April 30.
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