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Mosque ‘set on fire with men inside’ in suspected arson attack
The burnt out car in front of the mosque in Peacehaven (Picture: Eddie Mitchell/Dan Jessup)
Men allegedly doused a mosque’s entrance with flammable liquid and set it on fire last night in an arson attack soon after evening prayers.
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Moment brazen drug dealer offers police cocaine boasting ‘I sniff it myself’
A brazen drug dealer has been jailed after being caught with cocaine by police which he promptly offered to officers when arrested.
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Public urged to call 999 if they see man linked to murder investigation after body found in house

A manhunt has been launched for a 22-year-old after the death of a man in Worthing.
Police are searching for Taylor Mitten in connection with their murder investigation. They released a blurry smart doorbell image of Mitten in a Nike t-shirt leaving a house.
A 25-year-old man was found with serious injuries by officers at a house in Lindum Road, Tarring, on Wednesday afternoon.
Paramedics tried to save the victim’s life but he was declared dead at the scene.

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Members of the public have been told to avoid Mitten.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cullimore, leading the investigation, said: ‘Firstly, I’d like to express my sincere condolences to the family of the victim. They continue to be supported by specialist officers as our enquiries continue.
‘While the exact circumstances remain under investigation, I’d like to reassure the community that we are treating this as an isolated incident and the suspect is believed to have been known to the victim.
‘I would urge anyone who sees Taylor Mitten not to approach him, but to please dial 999 immediately, quoting Operation Duxford. We are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident at this time.

‘Our officers will remain in the area for high visibility reassurance, and anyone with any information can either approach them, dial 101 or report it online.
‘I would also like to directly appeal to Taylor to make himself known to police.’
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