Austrian man who admitted plotting attack at Taylor Swift Vienna concert says he is sorry

The Guardian UK Thursday 28 May 2026, 12:44 UTC By Associated Press 1 min read

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An Austrian man, 21, who admitted to plotting an attack outside a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024, has expressed remorse to the court. The plot was successfully thwarted by authorities, although the incident led to the cancellation of Swift's three performances in August. The court is currently adjourning to consider the verdict in his trial.

Beran A, 21, apologises as court adjourns to consider verdict after alleged plan to attack fans outside stadium in 2024

A man who admitted to plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago told an Austrian court that he was sorry before the verdict in his trial.

The plot was thwarted but Austrian authorities still cancelled Swift’s three performances in August 2024.

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