has opened up about the on Vienna concert, labelling the incident as "terrifying." The Grammy award-winning singer wisely in Austria after law enforcement discovered a sinister plot to wreak havoc at Ernst Happel Stadium. After the concerning incident, Taylor's long-time friend Blake was visibly shaken up when she addressed the foiled attack during an interview with Access Hollywood.
The star told the news outlet: "Oh, my gosh. I mean, how terrifying." With palpable relief, she added, "But thank goodness that they are completely on top of that.
" Authorities have since detained a 17-year-old who was allegedly behind the plan thanks to fast-acting special police units. This young suspect, linked to a company providing services at the stadium, was found in possession of weapons outside the stadium and is accused of seeking to end his own life while taking "a large crowd at the concert" with him. Furthermore, a 19-year-old alleged accomplice was also arrested.
Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, the head of State Security and Intelligence, disclosed that the older teen appeared to have been "clearly radicalized in the direction of the Islamic State (IS) and thinks it is right to kill infidels." The Shake it Off hitmaker was set to light up Vienna with her presence, performing at the Ernst Happel Stadium on August 8, 9, and 10 for thousands of her dedicated fans. But after the alarming turn of events, Barracuda Music announced on Instagram that the pop singer's anticipated performances in Vienna were canceled.
The music event organizers wrote: "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." Authorities focused their probe in Ternitz after learning a suspect associated with the threat resided there with relatives. Law enforcement apprehended the 19-year-old suspect promptly before conducting a thorough search of their home.
During a media briefing, police spokesperson Ruf announced that "chemical substances" were discovered and are currently under analysis. Moreover, officials revealed that they also unearthed detailed plans of the proposed terror attack during their investigation..
