Austrian officials detain third teen suspect in connection with terror plot on Taylor Swift concerts

The most recent suspect is an 18-year-old Iraqi national in plot that is allegedly ISIS-inspired.

Published: August 9, 2024 8:53am

Updated: August 9, 2024 8:58am

A third teen suspect has been detained in connection with the terror plot onTaylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austrian authorities said Friday.

The suspect is an 18-year-old Iraqi national in connection with a plot that is allegedly ISIS-inspired.

Authorities canceled the Swift concerts Wednesday that were scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The alleged plot was to attack people outside of the concert.

Earlier this week an 18- and 19-year-old were detained earlier this week. Both had reportedly  pledged allegiance to ISIS, according to CNN

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