Two men accused of setting fire to a mosque with two people inside have been told they will wait a year for their trial.
Ricky Ryder, 38, of Seaford, and Jack Slowey, 34, of Peacehaven, appeared by video link from HMP Thameside at a short Old Bailey hearing.
The court heard they intend to plead not guilty to arson with intent to endanger life.
A flammable liquid was poured onto the steps at the entrance to Peacehaven mosque and set alight.
The fire completely destroyed a car parked outside and caused significant damage to the mosque in Peacehaven on the evening of October 4.
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Sussex Police arrested both men soon after.
The investigation has been handed over to counter terror investigators.
They were remanded into custody and will appear again in March next year.
A 42-year-old man from Peacehaven who was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life has been released on conditional bail.
A two week trial is expected to start in December next year.
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