Cancellation of Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna due to security concerns
Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna were canceled due to an apparent plot to launch an attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium. Two suspected extremists were arrested, with one having pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.
Key Points
- Arrest of two suspected extremists over a planned attack at the Vienna concerts
- Main suspect, a 19-year-old, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group
- Chemical substances were secured and being evaluated
- Increased security measures announced before cancellation of concerts