Guard rushed to hospital after alleged attack at Adelaide youth prison

A guard at a youth prison in Adelaide has been rushed to hospital following an alleged attack.

Police are investigating the incident at Adelaide Youth Training Centre at Cavan.

9News understands a teenager allegedly lashed out at a number of guards at the prison this afternoon, with one hit in the face multiple times and rushed to hospital.

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He's 18 and authorities are looking at whether he should be moved to an adult prison.

The alleged attack follows a number of incidents at the centre over the past few weeks.

Earlier this month a unit was sent into lockdown when an inmate stole the keys from a staff member.

Officers were called in to control that situation but the incidents are prompting questions about the safety of staff.