The German police have detained a man accused of stalking and sending threats to American singer Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, NFL player Travis Kelce. The arrest occurred in the city of Gelsenkirchen.
Taylor Swift performed three concerts on July 17, 18, and 19 in Gelsenkirchen. The 34-year-old American man bought a ticket for the first concert, but he was detained before entering the Veltins-Arena due to alarming threatening messages posted on social media.
This preventive measure aimed to ensure the safety of the artist and the concert attendees. The man was arrested, and a court ordered that he remain in police custody until July 20, a day after Taylor Swift’s last concert in the city. Authorities stated that neither Taylor Swift nor her fans were at risk during the events.
The concerts proceeded without significant issues and under normal conditions.
Taylor Swift is currently on her ‘The Eras Tour.’ Credit: Scott A Garfitt | AP
Gelsenkirchen Temporarily Renamed in Honor of Taylor Swift
The mayor of Gelsenkirchen has temporarily renamed the city to “Swiftkirchen” after a Taylor Swift fan’s request, which translates to “Church of Swift.”
Additionally, Taylor Swift will receive her own star on the Gelsenkirchen Walk of Fame, and a “Taylor Swift tram” is now in operation, according to DPA. Over 60,000 people enjoyed Swift’s concert in Gelsenkirchen, one of Germany’s poorest cities, historically dependent on mining. Future concerts in Swift’s Eras Tour are scheduled in Hamburg and Munich.
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