's concerts in Austria have been cancelled. The news comes after government officials confirmed that they had stopped an at her upcoming gig in Vienna. with the terror plot.
before a second suspect was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon. An official announcement from Barracuda Music, announcing the cancellation, read: "Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Vienna shows cancelled due to government officials confirmation of planned terrorist attack. "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." It concluded: "All tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 10 business days. For more information please visit: https://OEticket.
com/help/updates" reported that the suspects allegedly radicalized themselves online, according to Franz Ruf, director-general for public safety in the Ministry of the Interior. Authorities were reportedly aware of "preparatory actions" for a possible terrorist attack. Taylor was due to perform at Ernst Happel stadium on August 8, 9 and 10 and security measures were reported to have been stepped up ahead of the cancellation.
reported that the 19-year-old suspect had pledged an oath to Islamic State in early July, according to police. A bomb squad is reported to have found chemical substances during a raid at the 19-year-old's home, after he was suspected of possessing an explosive device. The suspects names are yet to b.