Austrian authorities have cancelled three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna due to a foiled Islamist attack plot. The suspected 19-year-old attacker, who had pledged allegiance to ISIS, was arrested with chemical substances at his home. The man had a specific focus on targeting the concerts, leading to increased security concerns.
All tickets will be refunded, with 65,000 spectators expected at each show. This incident follows a deadly jihadist attack in Vienna in November 2020, marking Austria’s first such attack. The security chief emphasized the growing trend of radicalization through the internet.
A second individual linked to the suspect was also detained in Vienna. This latest incident underscores the ongoing threat of terrorism and the need for increased vigilance in major public events.