Blue Line attack: Man punched on train in Old Irving Park

The 46-year-old was punched in the face on an outbound train near the Montrose station, police said.

A fire was started on a CTA train early Saturday in the Loop. — A 46-year-old man was punched on a Blue Line train Jan. 10, 2019 in Old Irving Park.

A 46-year-old man was punched in the face Friday on a CTA Blue Line station in Old Irving Park on the North Side.

Someone attacked the man about 4 a.m. on an outbound Blue Line train, according to preliminary information from Chicago police. The suspect ran off the train at the Montrose station, 4600 W. Montrose Ave.

The man was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in good condition, police said.

No arrests have been made, police said.

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Man punched on Blue Line in Old Irving Park

The 46-year-old was punched in the face on an outbound train near the Montrose station, police said.