Motorcyclist tries to escape police and lands in hospital with broken leg

A man has landed in hospital with a suspected broken leg after trying to flee from police on an allegedly stolen motorcycle.

Police had tried to stop the rider at 7pm Saturday on Greenbrook Drive, Epping, for traffic offences.

The motorcyclist took off, but lost control of the bike near McDonalds Road.

The rider, who has not been identified, was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said the motorcycle was allegedly stolen from an Epping property in July.

She said a search of the motorcycle resulted in police allegedly finding a quantity of drugs and a large amount of cash.

The man remains in hospital under police guard.