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Taylor Swift concerts cancelled after terrorist attack threat

Taylor Swift was due to play in Vienna this Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Taylor Swift was due to play in Vienna this Thursday, Friday and Saturday

All three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been cancelled after police arrested two suspects who were planning attacks.

The shows had been due to take place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Ernst Happel Stadium.

On Wednesday, two people were arrested on suspicion of planning attacks on large events in the area around the Austrian capital.

A statement from the organisers said: "Taylor Swift the Eras Tour Vienna shows cancelled due to government officials' confirmation of a 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.

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