A 15-year-old boy has been charged over an alleged rock-throwing incident in Alice Springs early Monday morning.

Acting Superintendent Pauline Vicary said the male allegedly threw the rock at a taxi at the corner of Stott Terrace and Todd Street about 4am.

“Police were alerted, and the offender was identified using CCTV,” she said.

“Police apprehended the alleged offender near the Todd River a short time later.”

He has been charged with endangering occupants of a vehicle and was bailed to appear in the Alice Springs Youth Court on January 22.

“Throwing rocks at vehicles is extremely dangerous and can have serious or fatal consequences,” A/Superintendent Vicary said.

“If you witness or suspect anyone of throwing rocks at vehicles, immediately call Police and notify them of the location and a description of the persons involved on 131 444.”