dpa
London
The Metropolitan Police in London have said they are “well prepared” ahead of Taylor Swift’s run of concerts at the city’s Wembley Stadium after her Vienna shows were called off amid an alleged terror plot.
The US pop star, 34, will end the European leg of her Eras Tour with five nights at the London venue.
It comes after the Grammy-winner paid tribute to victims of the Southport, England attack in which three young girls were killed in a mass stabbing in July at dance class themed on the singer. Security outside the venue was heightened, with hundreds of security guards surrounding Wembley.
The elevated security has not dampened the spirits of fans, who have gathered in the long queues and made and shared friendship bracelets.
Swift had been touring to packed stadiums across the continent this spring and summer but her three shows at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium were called off last week after police uncovered an alleged plot by suspected terrorists.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan had promised at the time that the UK capital would “carry on” hosting Swift’s concerts, despite the threat. Commander Lou Puddefoot of the Metropolitan Police said: “A series of concerts will begin at Wembley on Thursday evening and we are looking forward to welcoming thousands of people to the capital.”
