Man goes on trial in Austria over Taylor Swift concert attack plan

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Published On: 28 Apr 2026, 15:11

VIENNA, April 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A 21-year-old man went on trial in Austria on Tuesday over a plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert, which led to shows by the US megastar in the Alpine nation to be scrapped in 2024.

Beran A., who was led into the courtroom by masked police personnel, has been in detention since his arrest in August 2024 and is facing terror offences and other charges.

 

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