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- Stalker Who Allegedly Made Threats To Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Arrested At Germany Eras Show (newsbreak.com)
Taylor Swift’s highly successful Eras tour encountered a disturbing incident during its stop in Germany. Swift, who has consistently emphasized the safety of her concerts, faced an unexpected threat when both she and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, were targeted by a stalker.
A 34-year-old American man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was detained at Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, where Swift was scheduled to perform. According to reports from the Associated Press on July 17th, the man, a known stalker of the “Love Story” singer, had previously issued threats online against the couple. He was apprehended at the concert venue and will be held until the conclusion of Swift’s three-night stint in the city this Friday.
This is not the first time Swift has dealt with such threats. She has previously experienced stalking incidents outside her New York home. In a 2019 interview with Elle, Swift shared her ongoing concerns about violence, revealing that she carries military-grade bandage dressings for emergencies and expressing her frustration with the media for exacerbating the situation by publishing her home addresses.
Despite the unsettling event, the concert went on smoothly, with fans enjoying the music and the night overall. Swift has always prioritized fan safety at her shows, making it a top priority. Her approach to concert security was praised by fellow artist Maren Morris during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where Morris highlighted the fan-friendly and respectful atmosphere at Swift’s stadium shows.