Swift is expected to perform at London’s Wembley Stadium in five concerts between Aug. 15 and 20 to close the European leg of her record-setting Eras Tour.
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2 arrested in Vienna over alleged plans to attack Taylor Swift concerts, other big events
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Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say
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Suspects Plotting Taylor Swift Concert Attack Wanted “Trail Of Blood” By Detonating Explosives Inside Venue & Running Over Fans Outside Stadium
An ISIS terror plot at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austria, was thwarted on Wednesday after authorities arrested two men allegedly connected to planned terrorist attacks at big events in the European city, which included the pop star's upcoming shows.
Authorities say two suspected extremists, including one who pledged allegiance to ISIS, appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as upcoming Taylor Swift concerts.
Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection with alleged planned attacks at major events in Vienna, Austria, including Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts.
Austrian media reported that two men were arrested in Ternitz and Vienna for allegedly plotting terror attacks including on upcoming Taylor Swift concerts.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a plot to attack Taylor Swift’s upcoming concerts in Austria, officials confirmed on Wednesday, prompting increased security measures. Three suspects are still at large.
Authorities in the region arrested two men in connection with the plot who had been radicalized through the internet. One of the men, 19, allegedly pledged his allegiance to ISIS.
Austria's Interior Ministry said it has arrested two people on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks around Vienna. It mentioned Taylor Swift concerts among upcoming events set for more strict security.
Police said they narrowly foiled an ISIS-linked terror attack planned to take place at Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria, multiple outlets reported.
Authorities say two suspected extremists have been arrested in Austria, one of whom appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as upcoming Taylor Swift concerts.
Swift is expected to perform at London’s Wembley Stadium in five concerts between Aug. 15 and 20 to close the European leg of her record-setting Eras Tour.
VIENNA — Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, Austrian authorities said Thursday, and investigators found bomb-making materials at one of their homes.
One of the Taylor Swift terror plot suspects, a 19-year-old, planned to use knives or homemade explosives to "kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue," authorities said.
The teen suspects arrested for plotting an ISIS-style terror attack at one of Taylor Swift's Austrian concerts this week had planned to drive a bomb-riddled car into the crowd to kill as many fans as possible and had reportedly just been hired by the venue to work security.