Ten people have been arrested following an investigation into violent disorder.
The incidents took place in Epsom Town Centre on Wednesday, April 15 and Monday, April 20.
Ten individuals aged between 11 and 23 have been arrested on suspicion of public order offences.
All have been released on bail while enquiries continue.
Detective Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen said: "Whilst we support the right to lawful protest, we will investigate those suspected of committing criminal offences and causing damage, disruption and disorder."
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Those arrested include an 18-year-old man from Banstead who was arrested on April 17 on suspicion of public order offences.
On April 20, a 23-year-old man from Richmond-upon-Thames was arrested on suspicion of public order offences and criminal damage.
Three arrests were made on April 21.
A 21-year-old man from Epsom, a 20-year-old man of no fixed address and a 15-year-old boy from Purley were all detained on suspicion of public order offences.
The 15-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.
Three more arrests took place on April 23.
A 12-year-old boy, a 12-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy, all from Epsom, were arrested on suspicion of public order offences.
On April 24, a 16-year-old boy from Leatherhead was arrested on suspicion of public order offences.
On April 27, a 20-year-old man from Epsom was arrested on suspicion of public order offences.
What happened?
An alleged rape report in Epsom on April 11 sparked protests and disorder before police concluded no offence had taken place.
A woman in her 20s told Surrey Police she had been raped by several men after leaving a nightclub in the early hours of April 11, prompting an investigation.
In the days that followed, limited official information fuelled online speculation, including unverified claims about potential suspects.
On April 15, hundreds gathered in the town centre in protest, with roads blocked and tensions rising.
A second, more volatile protest on April 20 saw objects thrown and properties targeted amid false rumours they were housing asylum seekers.
Police later said there was no evidence the offence had occurred and no link to asylum seekers or immigrants.
The investigation was closed on April 23, with officers concluding the woman had sustained an accidental injury and made a “confused report”.
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