August 11th 2024.
Taylor Swift is set to make her highly-anticipated return to the UK with her Wembley Stadium Eras Tour shows next week. However, as excitement builds for the upcoming concerts, Wembley Stadium is taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of Swift fans. This comes after the pop star's Vienna gigs were abruptly cancelled due to a terror threat.
The devastating and concerning news of a planned terror attack on the Austrian Eras Tour shows has understandably left many fans anxious. Fortunately, the plot was discovered and three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the foiled attack. Despite the cancellation of the Vienna shows, Taylor is expected to go ahead with her five sold-out concerts in London.
In light of these events, Wembley Stadium has reportedly added additional private security, specifically trained in counterterrorism, to their already high-level security measures. According to Ben Knott, operations director at FGH Security, these private security firms work alongside local police to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity. They also deploy both plainclothes and uniformed personnel to look for any potential threats.
While the private security force is being brought in due to the thwarted Vienna attack, it is also in response to the ongoing London riots which have put a strain on local police. Despite these concerns, sources have assured that Wembley Stadium is one of the safest venues in Europe from a counterterrorism perspective.
However, there are still discussions around how to keep fans safe outside of the venue. It has become a tradition for thousands of Swifties to gather outside her concerts, dressed in their Eras Tour outfits and singing and dancing along to her songs. But for the upcoming shows at Wembley Stadium, non-ticket holders will not be allowed to gather outside the venue. The Metropolitan Police have also issued a statement assuring fans that there is no indication of any threats affecting the upcoming concerts.
Policing minister Diana Johnson and Mayor Sadiq Khan have also reassured fans that all intelligence is being closely monitored to ensure the safety of the concerts. Sadiq Khan also noted that London has a vast amount of experience in hosting major events and that they are not complacent when it comes to security.
As for the concerts themselves, Taylor will be performing in London on August 15, 16, 17, 19, and 20 with opening acts such as Paramore, Sofia Isella, Holly Humberstone, Suki Waterhouse, Maisie Peters, and Raye. Wembley Stadium has been contacted for comment. However, fans can rest assured that all necessary precautions are being taken to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending the concerts.
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