Five police vehicles were damaged and two officers were injured during the disorder on the Stewartstown Road in west Belfast on Monday 4 May.
At approximately 7.30pm, officers attended after receiving reports of cars and scrambler bikes gathered in the area and engaging in dangerous driving.
A large number of people with faces covered emerged from the crowd and began to throw masonry and other projectiles at police.
Police are appealing for information.
Chief Inspector Ferguson said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have any information or CCTV, dash cam or other footage that could assist in identifying those responsible, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1141 04/05/26.”
A report can be made online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.