A MAN has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries following an assault in Aberystwyth.

Emergency services were called to High Street in Aberystwyth at around 2.45am this morning following reports of a serious assault.

A man was found unconscious and was taken to Bronglais Hospital and subsequently airlifted to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff at 5.46am.

Police have now launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a serious assault at High Street, Aberystwyth, which happened at around 2.20am today (Sunday, 14 Jan).

"As a result of the attack a man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

"Three men, aged 25, 23 and 20, have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and remain in police custody at this time.

"Police are appealing for witnesses who were at, or near, High Street between 12.45am and 2.30am.

"Anyone with information, or footage of the attack, is urged to report it to Aberystwyth police by calling 101, quoting incident 402."

High Street and part of South Road have been cordoned off by police since the incident.