Police at the scene following the alleged firearm discharge outside York Mosque and Islamic Centre (Piucture: Gazette & Herald/SWNS)A mosque was forced to close after a shot was fired outside in the early hours of this morning. The ‘disturbing’ incident happened outside York Mosque and Islamic Centre on Bull Lane shortly before 2.30am. Police said the suspect fled the scene in a silver car and a 44-year-old white British man was arrested soon after. A man has been arrested after a firearm was allegedly discharged outside a mosque in York (Picture: Gazette & Herald/SWNS)Mohamad Douba, president of York Mosque and Islamic Centre, confirmed the mosque has closed as a precaution while police carry out their enquiries. In a statement, he said: ‘We are aware of the concerns within our community following an incident outside York Mosque and Islamic Centre in the early hours of this morning.