Several Protesters Arrested During March Against Police Brutality

Hundreds of protesters gathered in New York City to march against police brutality.

Tuesday's march was organized by National Actions to Stop Murder By Police. Many of the protesters cited the deaths of Eric Garner in Staten Island and Walter Scott in South Carolina.

The protesters marched from Manhattan's Union Square and across the Brooklyn Bridge where they partially blocked traffic. Several people were seen getting arrested.

Police say an off-duty police officer driving home on the bridge was assaulted by two protesters when he got out of his vehicle to investigate. Police say the suspects ran off after he identified himself as a police officer. He suffered bruises to his face and arm.

Mayor Bill de Blasio released a statement condemning the violence.