A Covington Police officer is on a 30-day unpaid suspension for his actions during a July 17 protest march across the Roebling Bridge, Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter said Tuesday evening.

Officer Zachary Stayton was seen on video, including some captured by WVXU , repeatedly punching marcher Brandon Hill in the head as Hill was face down on the ground. Hill was one of 15 people arrested at the march .

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Police say Hill approached an officer with his fists balled in a "fighting stance" during the march and then grabbed at the officer's non-lethal projectile gun. A Covington Police officer testified Hill made motions reaching into a bag he had with him, leading officers to believe he had a gun.

Hill disputes this version of events. He faces felony riot

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