Mercer County, Pa. - A corrections officer at SCI Mercer is allegedly assaulted by an inmate on November 25.

According to the report, 57-year-old Albert Blaker attacked the corrections officer during a transport to Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Police say Blaker kicked the man in the face, breaking his glasses.

Reports say Blaker made indications that the assault was based on the corrections officer being hispanic.

Blaker was taken back to SCI Mercer and charges of ethnic intimidation, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault and criminal mischief have been filed against him.