Teenagers reportedly celebrating the end of their exams have thrown bottles at police officers as they tried to break up an "out of hand" house party.
An estimated 150 people - many of them gatecrashers - turned up at the property on a private estate in Surrey, after an invite to the party was put up on Facebook.
A police helicopter was scrambled and several police cars were sent to the house, following reports of a "large scale disturbance".
At least one of the revellers is thought to have been bitten by a police dog as officers, who were pelted with bottles and other missiles, tried to disperse the group.
A female police officer suffered bruising and a swollen hand when she was assaulted by one of the youngsters.
Inspector Angie Austin, of Surrey Police, said she had been "sickened and disgusted" by what she described as a scene of "carnage".
Inspector Paul Grove added: "This incident demonstrates the dangers which police officers face on a daily basis and a full investigation will now follow to find those responsible for the disturbance in a bid to bring them to justice.
"Surrey Police will not tolerate such violent behaviour against officers and members of the public."
Speaking to The Times, the host, who has not been named, said he "probably invited too many people" when he set up the party as a private event on Facebook.
"The people I invited then invited their friends and the chain effect took hold," he said.
Two 17-year-olds have been arrested and released on bail in connection with the disturbance.
The house, in Copthorne, near Crawley, is used as a bed and breakfast by passengers flying to and from Gatwick airport.
It has three bedrooms and is situated within an "exclusive idyllic private estate", according to the online travel agency Expedia.
A neighbouring property sold for £825,000 in June 2008.
:: Anyone with information about the house party is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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