Austrian court jails man for 15 years over Taylor Swift Vienna concert terror plot

An Austrian court has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna two years ago. The plot, which targeted one of the singer's sold-out performances, was foiled before it could be carried out.

An Austrian court has handed down a 15-year prison sentence to a man convicted of plotting a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The planned attack, which was uncovered approximately two years ago, targeted the American pop star's performance in the Austrian capital.

Authorities managed to foil the plot before any harm could be done, and the suspect was subsequently arrested and brought to trial. The sentencing marks the conclusion of a high-profile terrorism case that drew widespread international attention at the time of the arrest.

The concert, which was part of Taylor Swift's global Eras Tour, was ultimately cancelled following the discovery of the plot, leaving thousands of fans disappointed but safe. Austrian security services were praised for their swift response in neutralising the threat.