Austrian police on Aug 7 detained two suspects, with the Austrian Chancellor saying tragedy was prevented.
BERLIN – Taylor Swift’s three concerts in Vienna that were scheduled to take place from Aug 8 to 10 were cancelled after the Austrian government confirmed a planned attack at the stadium, the organiser announced late on Aug 7.
"With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety," The police searched the residence of one of the suspects in Ternitz, Lower Austria, and were analysing items from the home. Local media, citing police sources, said three suspects were still on the run.
The 34-year-old singer-songwriter has yet to comment on the cancellations, but she has previously said that safety and security during concerts is her “biggest fear”.
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