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Three upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been cancelled following a possible security threat.
The shows, part of Swift’s Eras tour, 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 Islamist attacks on large events in the area around the Austrian capital.
A statement from the organisers said: “Due to confirmation by government officials of a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three planned shows for everyone’s safety
The statement added: “All tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 10 working days.”
Earlier, Austriaβs General Director for Public Security, Franz Ruf, said a 19-year-old Austrian citizen was arrested on Wednesday morning in Ternitz in the province of Lower Austria.
He said a second arrest took place in Vienna in the afternoon, but gave no further details about the suspect.
βAccording to the current status of the investigation, the two suspects became radicalised via the internet,β Mr Ruf said.
He said the 19-year-old made βan oath of allegianceβ to so-called Islamic State at the beginning of July.