Taylor Swift was scheduled to perform three shows in Vienna, Austria, but canceled Wednesday after two men were arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Austria were canceled after two men were arrested for allegedly plotting terror attacks on her shows in Vienna. The 'Cruel Summer' singer was scheduled to perform Thursday, Friday and Saturday as part of her Eras Tour at Ernst Happel Stadium. Event organizer Barracuda Music shared on Instagram that 'we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone's safety.
Taylor Swift, the Eras Tour Vienna shows canceled due to government officials confirmation of planned terrorist attack,' Barracuda wrote on Instagram Wednesday. '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.' They added, 'All tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 10 business days.
Investigators believe one of the suspects had become radicalized online and had sworn an oath of allegiance to the current leader of the Islamic State , Der Standard reported. At a press conference on Wednesday evening, General Director of Public Security Franz Ruf, joined by Vienna State Police President Gerhard Pürstl, reportedly confirmed a 19-year-old 'Austrian citizen' was arrested in Ternitz that morning, while a second man was arrested in Vienna in the afternoon.
The report said the two men carried out 'specific preparatory actions for a terrorist attack,' and the 19-year-old specifically was aiming to target the Swift concerts. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
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