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'Once more under threat' - support pours in for York Mosque after alleged shot fire
['Nadia Jefferson-Brown']
York Press | News
North Yorkshire Police said a man had been arrested in connection with the alleged incident, in which no one was injured, and the entrance to the mosque remains cordoned off.
York Interfaith Group Chair Tina Funnell has thanked police for their efforts and called on people across the city to "condemn any violence aimed at a religion" and to offer support to the Mosque and its members.
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"On behalf of York Interfaith Group I wish to express our support to all members of the Mosque who once more are threatened.
"I hope that Readers of The Press will join York Interfaith Group in condemning any violence aimed at a religion and in particular to offer our support to the Mosque and all its members."