A MAN suffered serious head injuries in an attack in Burnley town centre.

An investigation was launched after a 32-year-old man was found on the floor in Hargreaves Street with head injuries on Saturday at 7.05am.

Officers and paramedics attended the scene and the man was taken to hospital, where his condition was described as serious.

Police said a 25-year-old man from Burnley has been arrested on suspicion of assault, an 18-year-old man from Burnley has been arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of an offensive weapon and a 19-year-old man from Chorley has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

They remain in police custody.

Detective inspector Martin Melvin said: "While we have made three arrests, our enquiries remain ongoing.

"If you have any information which could help with our investigation and haven’t already spoken to us, please get in touch."

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting log number 363 of October 27.