(CNN) French police are investigating reports that a highly decorated officer threw punches at protesters during yellow vest demonstrations over the weekend. Didier Andrieux, who was awarded the Legion of Honor -- the country's highest accolade -- approaching a protester standing against a wall before punching him repeatedly. In the video, allegedly filmed in Toulon on Saturday, the police officer then approached other Gilets Jaunes protesters and punched them. In the video, allegedly filmed in Toulon on Saturday, the police officer then approached other Gilets Jaunes protesters and punched them. The prefect of Var, the region where the alleged attack took place, tweeted that he has asked for an investigation.

Source: CNN January 07, 2019 14:48 UTC