A soldier has been injured and a woman charged following an incident at Enoggera Barracks in north-west Brisbane.
Incident At Enoggera Barracks
A crime scene was declared at Gallipoli Barracks, also known as Enoggera Barracks, after emergency services were called to reports of an altercation about 12.20 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.
A 48-year-old male soldier sustained a non-life-threatening puncture wound during the incident. Paramedics treated him at the base before transporting him to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a stable condition.
Multiple police vehicles were seen entering and leaving the Enoggera site following the incident.
Woman Charged Over Altercation
A 31-year-old woman was taken into custody within nine minutes of the initial reports. Police seized a weapon at the scene.
She has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed and in company. The woman is expected to appear before a Brisbane court on Saturday.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding the altercation have been released.
Separate Lockdown In Townsville
The incident at Enoggera Barracks was reported two days after Lavarack Barracks in Townsville was placed into lockdown following reports an intruder gained access to the military base.
Authorities have not indicated any connection between the two matters.
Published 23-Feb-2026
