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A woman has been taken into police custody after a male soldier was allegedly stabbed at a large army base in Queensland.
Emergency services received reports of an altercation at Enoggera Barracks - also known as Gallipoli Barracks - in north-west Brisbane about 12.20pm on Friday.
'A man sustained a non-life-threatening puncture wound during the alleged altercation,' a Queensland Police spokesperson said.
The 48-years-old man was transported to the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital in a stable condition for treatment.
A 31-year-old woman was taken into custody within nine minutes and officers also seizing a weapon from the scene.
The woman allegedly stabbed a soldier following an altercation, 9News reported.
A crime scene has been declared and investigations are ongoing.
No charges have been laid.
A 31-year-old woman allegedly stabbed a soldier at Enoggera Barracks - also known as Gallipoli Barracks - in northwest Brisbane at 12.20pm on Friday
The woman has been taken into police custody. A man has been taken to the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital in a stable condition (stock)
It comes just two days after an Australian Defence Force base - Lavarack Barracks - in Townsville was plunged into lockdown after an intruder gained access to the site
The barracks, which are part of one of Australia's largest military bases, was buzzing with activity as multiple police cars were seen arriving on Friday.
The incident comes just two days after an Australian Defence Force base was plunged into lockdown after an intruder gained access to the site.
Military police continued to patrol the Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, North Queensland on Wednesday, while the gates to the base have been locked.
Visitors must have permission before entering the site.
It is an offence to enter a military base without it.
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