Taylor Swift announces Vienna concert cancellations over alleged terror plot


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Taylor Swift announced the cancellation of three concerts in Vienna after two men were arrested in connection with an alleged terror plot targeting the events. Police said one of the suspects is a 19-year-old who pledged allegiance to ISIS and both men became radicalized online.

“We have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety,” a message from Barracuda Music said. “All tickets will be automatically refunded.”

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A bomb squad reported finding chemical substances while taking the 19-year-old into custody at his home. Investigators are working to determine if they could be used to make a bomb.

The pair reportedly had detailed plans on how the attack would unfold.

Before the cancellation, the concerts were expected to draw 65,000 fans a day, with another 10,000 to 15,000 outside the arena.

The alleged terror plot comes after three children died after a stabbing attack in the U.K. during a Taylor Swift-themed class for kids.

Swift said the stabbings left her in “shock” and she was “at a complete loss of how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.”

Evan Hummel (Producer) and Jake Maslo (Video Editor) contributed to this report.
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