Vienna Pride parade attack foiled, Austrian police say

Three suspected Islamists have been arrested in Austria over allegedly planning to attack the annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade, police say.

The parade, which took place in the capital, Vienna, on Saturday, attracted more than 300,000 people.

Austrian security services said those arrested in their homes on Saturday were young men, aged 14, 17 and 20.

They released no details, but added that weapons, including knives, an axe, and air guns, had been seized.