Hey, Look! Self Defense Works

Too bad he didn't have a gun:

• Five people face charges related to an attack and robbery of a Forest Park man early Saturday that started as he watched a movie on his iPod while riding on a CTA Green Line train on the West Side, authorities said.

  The 26-year-old Forest Park man was on a Lake Street "L" train near 5100 West Lake Street in the Austin neighborhood when he was robbed about 12:55 a.m. Saturday, police said.

• The 26-year-old man was watching a movie on his iPod when he was approached by the four men, Assistant State's Attorney Angel Essig told Ocasio. The men asked the victim for spare change and when he declined, demanded he turn over his iPod, Essig said.

  One of the four then punched the victim in the face, according to Essig. The victim pulled a knife and stabbed at least two of the alleged would-be robbers, she said.

Remember - When seconds count, the police are minutes away. Expect more of this as the police force dwindles.