Police claimed the man they clashed over also joined in the assault which left the victim with a fractured eye socket.

The officer was forced to draw his gun during the incident in the Holylands area of South Belfast

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If you have any information in relation to Shahida’s whereabouts or you believe you may have seen her, please contact police immediately

Emergency services were called to the scene on Rugby Avenue at around 3 pm

Two of the men have been released on bail on agreed terms

The new service will operate in the early hours of the morning on certain weeknights