Aborted terrorist attack forces cancellation of Taylor Swift concerts

Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated concerts in Vienna, scheduled for next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, have been cancelled following the arrest of two suspected terrorists, accused of planning an attack.

JUST IN: Security measures have been increased for Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna, Austria, this week after two suspects were arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack, authorities said. https://t.co/hV0vR7Oimm pic.twitter.com/XYiJvrY3P7

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Austrian authorities announced that they wished to take extensive security measures to protect concert-goers at this weekend’s concerts, following confirmation of the arrest of a 19-year-old Austrian man and another man on Wednesday, but Swift’s team ultimately confirmed the cancellation of the concerts.

In early July, a 19-year-old Austrian was reported to have pledged allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State.

Taylor Swift’s three concerts, scheduled for August 8-10 at Vienna’s Ernst-Happel-Stadion as part of her Eras Tour, were designated as the main target of the suspected terrorists for the planned attack.

The arrest reportedly led to the disturbing discovery of various substances and chemicals suspected by the authorities of being used to make bombs.