PHILADELPHIA - Hundreds of protesters took to Philly streets Tuesday afternoon calling to defund the police.The demonstration started at Broad Street and Snyder Avenue in South Philadelphia around 3 p.m.
Tuesday. The event was promoted on Facebook by the Party for Socialism and Liberation—PhillyFOX 29’s Chris O’Connell reports the rally remains peaceful at this time.
The rally is expected to last until 6 p.m. as protesters make their way to city hall. Police say 27 people were arrested for failure to disperse from the lobby area of the Municipal Services Building.___AdvertisementFor the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app.DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP.