Teen Arrests Foil Planned Attack on Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna

A third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts. The attack, inspired by Islamic State and al-Qaida, led to the cancellation of the shows, disappointing thousands of fans. Authorities found bomb-making materials and suspects pledging allegiance to extremist groups.

A third teenager has been detained in connection with a thwarted attack on now-cancelled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner announced Friday. The 18-year-old suspect was apprehended Thursday evening after allegedly communicating with the main suspect.

Authorities stated Thursday that no additional suspects were sought and did not provide further updates on Friday. Investigators discovered bomb-making materials, and suspects had pledged allegiance to Islamic State and al-Qaida.

Concerts scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday were canceled, affecting thousands of fans who had spent significant amounts on travel and lodging. The main suspect confessed to planning a mass-casualty attack outside the concert venue.