Teen Terrorist Plot Foiled at Taylor Swift Concert

A 19-year-old Austrian with North Macedonian roots was apprehended for planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert. Authorities found chemical substances and bomb-making materials at his residence. The plot led to the cancellation of Swift's Vienna concerts. Investigations continue into his connections and motives.

Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old Austrian terrorism suspect who was allegedly planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert. The suspect, of North Macedonian descent, had stored chemical substances and bomb-making materials at his residence, revealed Austria's general director for public security.

During a raid in Ternitz, near the Hungarian border, police discovered concrete evidence of the suspect's plans, including technical devices and chemicals reportedly stolen from his workplace. The 19-year-old suspect, who had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, was part of a small group under investigation, authorities confirmed.

The government's swift action led to the cancellation of Swift's three concerts in Vienna, originally expected to draw nearly 200,000 attendees. Police continue to investigate the suspect's network and motives, following the apprehension.

(With inputs from agencies.)