A man is recovering in hospital following a police pursuit in the state's Hunter region.
About 12am today (Thursday 27 August 2020), officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were travelling along Port Stephens Street in Raymond Terrace when they attempted to stop a Suzuki motorbike.
It's alleged the motorbike failed to stop and officers initiated a pursuit.
Shortly after, the bike hit a gutter at a roundabout at the intersection of Port Stephens Street and Bourke Street
The rider, a 29-year-old man, was treated at the scene before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment to a serious leg injury.
He remains at the hospital under police guard in a stable condition.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
