Austrian authorities arrest third suspect in foiled plot targeting Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna (pbs.org)

• Third suspect (18, Iraqi) arrested Thursday evening.
• Main suspect (19, Austrian) planned attack with knives or explosives.
• All three suspects linked to Islamic State; main suspect and 18-year-old swore allegiance to ISIS.
• 17-year-old suspect worked for a company providing services at the venue.
• Concerts canceled; fans gathered on streets to sing and trade bracelets.

"Austrian police arrested an 18-year-old Iraqi citizen on August 8, 2024, as the third suspect in a foiled conspiracy to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. The main suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian, planned to kill as many people as possible using knives or homemade explosives outside Ernst Happel Stadium. The concerts were canceled. The plot was inspired by Islamic State and al-Qaida."