Austrian trial over foiled attack on Taylor Swift concert enters final day

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The trial of a 21-year-old man accused of a foiled Islamist terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna has entered its final day. The defendant has pleaded guilty to terrorism charges related to the planned attack.

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, May 28 (Reuters) - The trial of a 21-year-old man over a foiled Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 enters its final day on Thursday, with the defendant, Beran A, having already pleaded guilty to the main charges including terrorism-related offences. Beran A, whose last name has not been made public in accordance with Austrian privacy rules, was arrested on August 7, 2024, the day before the first of three planned concerts by the U.S. pop star in the Austrian capital.